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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement that captures the main idea or the most important points of a text.

2.

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Front

Why is summarizing important?

Back

Summarizing helps to condense information, making it easier to understand and remember key concepts.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should a good summary include?

Back

A good summary should include the main idea of the text and the key supporting details.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

Back

A summary condenses the main ideas into a shorter form, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without shortening it.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

Back

The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence or can be inferred from the supporting details.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a summary for a passage about a birthday dinner?

Back

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a summary for a passage about a sports player?

Back

Jason really wanted to play third base.

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