5.6 H Summarize and Synthesize Flashcard

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What is the purpose of summarizing a passage?

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To condense the main ideas and key points of the text into a shorter version.

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Which of the following is a subtopic of summarizing and synthesizing? Writing a detailed analysis, Creating an outline, Memorizing every detail, Identifying key points and main ideas

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Identifying key points and main ideas

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What is the first step in summarizing a passage?

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Read the passage carefully and identify the main idea or topic.

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What should a summary include?

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A summary should include a brief overview of the main points or key information.

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Why is it important to identify main ideas?

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To understand the overall message or purpose of a text and make it easier to remember and summarize the information.

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What are key details?

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Specific pieces of information that support the main idea or topic of a text.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in creating a summary using key details?
Summarizing the text in one sentence,
Identifying supporting details,
Determining the author's purpose

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Analyzing the main idea of the text

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What should be the length of a summary?

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Concise

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What is the purpose of synthesizing information?

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To combine and integrate multiple sources of information

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Why is it important to synthesize information?

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To create a comprehensive understanding of a topic or issue.