Summarizing

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What should a summary answer?

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The 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

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What is an easy way to remember the summary for fiction?

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Someone, Wanted, But, So, Then.

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True or False: A summary is a retelling of the whole story in my own words.

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False.

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When would you most likely summarize a book?

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When you want to tell a friend the gist or main ideas of a book.

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True or False: A summary should not include the main character of the story.

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False.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main ideas of a text.

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What does the 'W' in '5 W's' stand for?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why.

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What is a key element that should be included in a summary?

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Main ideas and key details.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a retelling includes all details.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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It helps to understand and remember the main points of a text.