Independent Summary Review

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main ideas and important details of a text.

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What should NOT be included in a summary?

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Exact words from the text and very specific details like dates, names, and numbers.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a concise overview of the main points of a text.

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Can you summarize any type of content?

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Yes, you can summarize anything you read or watch.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in your own words without condensing.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are specific facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain the main idea.

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Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

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Using your own words shows understanding and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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Ants are hard workers.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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Ants carry food and build tunnels.

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What does it mean to condense information?

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To condense information means to reduce it to its essential points.