Summarizing Informational Text

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What is a summary?

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A short paragraph that you create which includes the main idea of the text and some key important details.

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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.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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To educate readers on a certain topic.

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What is the main idea?

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A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

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What should a summary answer?

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The 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

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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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What are key details in a text?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea.

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How can you determine the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph's content.

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What is the role of transitions in summarizing?

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Transitions help connect ideas and ensure the summary flows logically.