5.7 B Summarize Nonfiction Texts

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main points of a text.

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Why are summaries important?

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Summaries help us understand what we're reading, include key points, and allow us to write about what we've read.

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TRUE OR FALSE: Nonfiction summaries should have exact quotes from the text.

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False

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What should you include when writing a summary for an informational text?

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Details.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a key point in a text?

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A key point is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate information in your own words.

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What is the purpose of a nonfiction text?

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The purpose of a nonfiction text is to inform, explain, or describe real events, people, or facts.

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What is an example of a nonfiction text?

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An example of a nonfiction text is a biography, a news article, or a textbook.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.