Summarizing Nonfiction

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

True or False: A summary can include personal opinions.

Back

False

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?

Back

To condense information and highlight the main ideas.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

When summarizing, what should you focus on?

Back

The main idea and significant details.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to condense information?

Back

To reduce the amount of information while keeping the essential points.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

Back

Summarizing involves condensing the main ideas, while paraphrasing involves rewording the text without changing its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Why is it important to summarize nonfiction texts?

Back

It helps readers understand and retain the key information.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to evaluate a text?

Back

To assess the text's content, quality, or significance.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10