Summarizing

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text or passage.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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The purpose of summarizing is to condense information and highlight the most important ideas.

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What does SWBST stand for in summarizing fiction?

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SWBST stands for Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then.

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What is a key strategy for summarizing non-fiction?

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A key strategy for summarizing non-fiction is to identify the main idea and supporting details.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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It is important to summarize because it helps you understand and remember the key points of a text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary is a brief overview of the main points, while a retelling includes all the details of the story.