Summarizing Nonfiction Task Cards 1-10

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps us understand and remember the main ideas of a text.

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What should you include in a summary?

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A summary should include the main idea and key details, but not every detail.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary is shorter and focuses on main ideas, while a retelling includes more details.

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How do you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is often found in the first sentence or can be inferred from the details.

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What is an example of a key detail?

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A key detail is a fact or example that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate something in your own words.

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What is the purpose of task cards in summarizing?

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Task cards provide practice and guidance for summarizing texts effectively.

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How can you check if your summary is accurate?

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You can compare your summary to the original text to see if it captures the main ideas.

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What is a good strategy for summarizing?

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A good strategy is to read the text, highlight key points, and then write a summary.