Summarizing Informational Text

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What is a summary?

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A summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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What should a summary include?

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A summary should answer the 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

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How would you best describe a summary?

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The main or most important idea of the text.

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What is NOT true about informative text?

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An informative text does not express opinion or try to convince others.

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What is the main idea?

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A brief statement that reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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To condense information and highlight the main points.

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary focuses on main ideas, while a detailed description includes many specifics.

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Why is it important to answer the 5 W's in a summary?

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Answering the 5 W's helps capture the essential information of the text.

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Can a summary include personal opinions?

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No, a summary should be objective and not include personal opinions.

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What is the first step in summarizing a text?

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Read the text carefully to understand its main ideas.