Summarizing Nonfiction

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TRUE or FALSE: never include opinions in a summary of a text.

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TRUE

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What strategy can help you summarize a NONFICTION text?

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5 Ws

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TRUE or FALSE: A summary should ONLY discuss the central idea and most important details of a text.

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TRUE

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What does 'FINISH IT' (from the TOPIC SENTENCE organizer) mean?

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To provide a brief overview of what the text was about

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What is a 'text' (NOT in terms of 'texting' on a phone)?

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Any form of written work (article, book, magazine, passage...)

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What is the purpose of summarizing a nonfiction text?

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To condense the main ideas and important details into a shorter form.

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What are the 5 Ws used in summarizing?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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Why is it important to focus on the most important details in a summary?

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To ensure the summary is concise and captures the essence of the text.

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What is an example of an opinion that should not be included in a summary?

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'I think this book is boring.'