Summarize Nonfiction

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What is a summary?

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A summary is the main ideas and important details of a text.

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What does a summary do?

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A summary tells about the important information or key points in an easy to read way.

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How do summaries help us?

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Summaries help us understand what we're reading, include key points, and write about what we read.

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What is the best way to summarize a text?

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The best way to summarize a text is to focus on the main ideas and important details.

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Can you include your opinions in a summary?

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No, you should not include opinions in a summary.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a concise version of the original text.

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What should you avoid when writing a summary?

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You should avoid adding personal opinions or unnecessary details.

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What is an example of a good summary?

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A good summary captures the main points without extra information.

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Why do we write summaries?

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We write summaries to help us remember and understand the main ideas of a text.

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What is the first step in writing a summary?

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The first step is to read the text carefully to understand its main ideas.