summaries

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief restatement of the central ideas and important details of a text in your own words.

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What should you NEVER include in a summary?

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Your opinion.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

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Exact words from the text.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To briefly restate the central ideas and important details of a text in your own words.

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What is the 'who/subject' in a text?

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The person or thing a text or article is about.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a concise overview of the main ideas and important details of a text.

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How long should a summary be compared to the original text?

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A summary should be shorter than the original text.

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What is an important aspect of writing a summary?

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Using your own words.

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What is a false statement about summarizing?

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The summary is one isolated thought in a passage.

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What should a summary include?

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Main ideas and important supporting details.