Summarizing Nonfiction
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English
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5th - 6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is summarizing?
Back
Summarizing is the process of determining the main idea and significant details of a text while condensing the information into a short paragraph.
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CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to identify the main idea of a text?
Back
Identifying the main idea means recognizing the central point or the most important message that the author wants to convey.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to summarize information?
Back
Summarizing helps to condense large amounts of information into a more manageable form, making it easier to understand and remember.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should you avoid including in a summary?
Back
You should avoid including personal opinions or background knowledge in a summary.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you tell if a detail is significant?
Back
A detail is significant if it directly supports or relates to the main idea of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Back
Summarizing condenses the main ideas into a shorter form, while paraphrasing involves rewording a specific passage without changing its meaning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
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