Summarizing Practice

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What should you include in your summary?

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Your summary should be written in your own words with complete sentences.

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What are the 5 W's that a summary should answer?

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Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short explanation of a text.

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Why does summarizing build critical-thinking skills?

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You’re evaluating the text to decide what’s most important.

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What types of content can you summarize?

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You can summarize anything you read or watch.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To condense the main ideas and essential information from a text.

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How should a summary be structured?

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A summary should be organized logically, focusing on the main points.

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What is the difference between a summary and a critique?

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A summary presents the main ideas, while a critique evaluates the text's quality.

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Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

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Using your own words shows understanding and helps avoid plagiarism.

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What should you avoid when writing a summary?

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Avoid including personal opinions or unnecessary details.