Summarizing Informational Text

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English, Education
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a summary?
Back
A short paragraph that you create which includes the main idea of the text and some key important details.
2.
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What is the first step to summarizing a passage?
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Carefully reading through and understanding the passage so you can make a better summary.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of informative writing?
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To educate readers on a certain topic.
4.
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What is the main idea?
Back
A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What should a summary answer?
Back
The 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
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A summary condenses the main ideas of a text, while a paraphrase restates specific details in your own words.
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Why is it important to identify the main idea in a text?
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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message and purpose of the text.
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