Summarize

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas and important details of a text.

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What should a summary include?

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A summary should include the main ideas and key points of the text, but not exact words from the text.

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What is NOT a part of a summary?

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Using exact words from the text.

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Why are summaries important?

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

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to express the main ideas of a text in your own words.

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How long should a summary be?

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A summary should be shorter than the original text.

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Where can a summary usually be found in a text?

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A summary can often be found at the beginning or end of a text, but it can also be throughout.

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary is brief and focuses on main ideas, while a detailed description includes specific details.

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Can a summary be one sentence?

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Yes, a summary can be one sentence if it captures the main idea of the text.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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The purpose of summarizing is to condense information and highlight the most important points.