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English

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a summary?

Back

A summary is telling in your own words what the main idea (central idea) of a passage is, along with the key details.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key detail?

Back

A key detail is a piece of information that supports the main idea (central idea) in a nonfiction text.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to identify the main idea of a paragraph?

Back

Identifying the main idea means determining what the paragraph is mostly about.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a summary?

Back

The purpose of a summary is to provide a concise overview of the main idea and key details of a text.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you find the main idea in a text?

Back

You can find the main idea by looking for repeated themes, the first or last sentence, or the overall message of the text.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a summary and a key detail?

Back

A summary is an overview of the main idea and key details, while a key detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to identify key details in a text?

Back

Identifying key details helps to understand and support the main idea, making comprehension of the text easier.

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