Summary

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What does a summary do?

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A summary is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points.

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

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The 'who/subject' is the person or thing a text or article is about.

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What is the main idea of the passage about Jason?

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Jason really wanted to play third base.

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What does the 'Why' refer to in a text?

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The 'Why' is the reason the action takes place or motivation for the 'Who/Subject' to do something.

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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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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to condense information and highlight key points.

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What is an example of a key point in a text?

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A key point is a significant detail that supports the main idea of the text.

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Why is it important to identify the 'who' in a summary?

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Identifying the 'who' helps clarify the main focus of the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to restate its main ideas in a shorter form.

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

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A summary provides a brief overview, while a detailed description includes extensive information.