Summarizing Nonfiction
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English
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5th - 6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?
Back
To condense information and highlight the main ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When summarizing, what should you focus on?
Back
The main idea and significant details.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to condense information?
Back
To reduce the amount of information while keeping the essential points.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to summarize nonfiction texts?
Back
It helps readers understand and retain the key information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
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