Summarizing Flashcard Review

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is what an article is mostly about.

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What helps to figure out the supporting details of an article?

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Headings, images, and bolded key words.

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What does annotating mean?

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Annotating means taking notes in the margins of the text while you read.

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What is a good summary of an article about summer break?

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Summer break is an American tradition, but there are benefits to switching to year-round school.

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What is a supporting detail from an article?

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A supporting detail is a fact or statement that helps explain or support the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a title in an article?

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The title gives a brief idea of what the article is about.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or enhance the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content.

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What is the role of headings in an article?

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Headings organize content and help readers find information quickly.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.