Summarizing Central Ideas

Summarizing Central Ideas

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English

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is the main or most important idea of a text.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

A supporting detail is a piece of information that helps explain or reinforce the main idea.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should a summary include?

Back

A summary should include the main points of the passage without unnecessary details.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of summarizing?

Back

The purpose of summarizing is to condense information and highlight the key points.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the best question to ask when finding the main idea?

Back

What point is the author trying to make?

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail for recycling?

Back

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to restate the main ideas in your own words.

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