Summarizing

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What can you summarize?

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Anything you read or watch.

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What is 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 is a key characteristic of a good summary?

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It captures the main points without unnecessary details.

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Can you summarize a movie?

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Yes, you can summarize any movie by highlighting its main plot points.

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What should you avoid in a summary?

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Including personal opinions or irrelevant details.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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To condense information and make it easier to understand.

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How do you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the most important point that the author is trying to convey.

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What is an example of a summary?

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Ants are hard workers.

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What is the first step in summarizing a text?

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Read the text carefully to understand its content.