Summary Flashcard

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the key details/events of a story.

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Should you include all details in a summary?

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No, a summary should only include key details, not all details.

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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Annotating a text means to take notes on key details, events, characters, and feelings while reading.

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Is it important to cite information in a summary?

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No, you do not need to cite page and paragraph numbers in a summary.

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Can you add your own information to a summary?

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No, a summary should only include information from the original text.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to give a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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True or False: A summary should be long and detailed.

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False, a summary should be brief.

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What should you focus on when writing a summary?

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Focus on the main ideas and key details of the text.

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True or False: You should write a summary after reading a text.

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True, writing a summary helps you understand what you read.

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What is one way to improve your summary writing?

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Annotate the text as you read to capture important details.