WCMS Summarizing

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text in a concise form.

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What are police dogs trained to do?

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Police dogs are trained to help solve crimes by tracking scents and detecting explosives.

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What are the two main purposes of bones in the human body?

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Bones provide structure to the body and protect internal organs.

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Who created Mickey Mouse?

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Mickey Mouse was created by Walt Disney in 1928.

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What was significant about the cartoon 'Steamboat Willie'?

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'Steamboat Willie' was one of the first cartoons to have sound.

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How many teeth can a shark have at one time?

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A shark can have up to 3,000 teeth at one time.

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How do shark teeth grow?

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Shark teeth grow in rows, with new teeth replacing lost ones from the row behind.

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What did Louis Braille invent?

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Louis Braille invented a system of raised dots that allows blind people to read.

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When did Louis Braille publish the first book using his system?

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Louis Braille published the first book using his system in 1829.

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What is the Braille system used for?

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The Braille system is used by blind people to read.