Main/Central Idea & Summarizing Non-Fiction

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What helps you find the Central/Main Idea in a text?

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Headings in a text can help you find the Central/Main Idea.

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What is the first piece of evidence to look at when summarizing a non-fiction text?

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The title.

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How detailed should a good summary be?

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A good summary should be as short as possible.

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What does a summary include?

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A summary includes only the most important elements of a story (The BIG apples).

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What type of details should a good summary include?

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The most important details.

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What is the Central/Main Idea?

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The main point or message of a text.

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Why is it important to summarize a text?

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Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main ideas.

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What is a non-fiction text?

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A text that provides factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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What is the purpose of headings in a text?

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Headings organize information and guide readers to the main ideas.

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What are key words?

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Important words that capture the main ideas of a text.