Summarizing Nonfiction

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What should you do when writing a summary?

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You should write your summary in your own words with complete sentences.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short explanation of a text.

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What is the first step to summarizing a passage?

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The first step is to carefully read through and understand the passage so you can make a better summary.

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How would you best describe a summary?

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A summary includes the main ideas and important details of a text.

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Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

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Using your own words helps you understand the text better and avoids plagiarism.

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What should you avoid when writing a summary?

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You should avoid using a secret language, writing in fragments, or not revising your work.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to convey the main points of a text in a concise manner.

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How long should a summary be?

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A summary should be brief, typically a few sentences to a paragraph long.

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What is one technique to help summarize a text?

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One technique is to highlight or note down key points while reading.

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What does it mean to revise your summary?

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Revising your summary means reviewing and improving it for clarity and accuracy.