Central Idea/Supporting Details

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What is an informational text?

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A text written to provide information.

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What is a summary?

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The main ideas and important details of a text.

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What does summarizing involve?

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Summarizing involves stating what the passage is mostly about.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or message that the text conveys.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To condense the main ideas and important details of a text.

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What is a key detail?

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An important piece of information that supports the central idea.

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How can you identify the central idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the main point that the author is trying to convey.

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary is brief and focuses on main ideas, while a detailed description includes many specifics.

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What should a good summary include?

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The main ideas and important details without unnecessary information.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main points of a text.