Summarize

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What is a summary?

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A summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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What does the word 'Somebody' refer to in the SWBST strategy?

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It tells you who the main character is.

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What is NOT included in a summary?

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Exact words from the text.

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How would you best describe a summary?

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The main ideas and important details of a text.

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What is the difference between retelling and summarizing?

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A retell is telling about all the events while a summary only talks about main ideas.

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What should a summary be written in?

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Your own words.

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Why is a summary shorter than the original text?

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Because it includes only the main ideas and important details.

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Can a summary include personal opinions?

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No, a summary should be objective and based on the text.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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To condense information and highlight key points.

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What is an example of a summary?

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A brief paragraph that captures the main ideas of a longer story.