Fiction Summary

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What is a summary?

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Briefly retelling a story using important details.

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What main parts should be in your summary?

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Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then.

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What does the 'SO' in a story represent?

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What does the character do to solve the problem?

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What is the 'BUT' in a story?

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Conflict (problem) in a story.

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What question should you ask for 'WANTED'?

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What is the character trying to do?

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What does 'Somebody' refer to in a summary?

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Who the story is about.

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What does 'Wanted' indicate in a story?

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The character's goal or desire.

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What does 'But' signify in a summary?

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The main conflict or problem faced by the character.

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What does 'So' represent in a summary?

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The actions taken by the character to address the conflict.

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What does 'Then' indicate in a summary?

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The outcome or resolution of the story.