Summarizing Flashcard

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What is a summary?

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The main or most important idea of the text.

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What should a summary include?

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A summary should include what the passage is mostly about.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the most important point or message of the paragraph.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to express the main ideas in a shorter form.

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What is the best way to identify the main idea?

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Look for the sentence that conveys the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a summary?

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"Charles had a great birthday." is a summary of a paragraph about Charles's birthday.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main points of a text.

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What is a key characteristic of a good summary?

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A good summary is concise and focuses on the main ideas without unnecessary details.

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How can you tell if you have written a good summary?

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If it captures the essence of the text and is significantly shorter than the original.

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

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A summary gives the main points, while a detailed description includes many specifics.