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 definition of a summary?

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A short statement of the main points.

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How do summaries help me?

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Summaries help me understand what I'm reading, write about what I read, and include the key points of a text.

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Which statement about summarizing is false?

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The Summary is one isolated thought in a passage.

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What is the summary of Jill's birthday dinner choices?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

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What is a key point in a summary?

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A key point is an important piece of information that helps explain the main idea.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps us remember and understand the main ideas of what we read.

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What should a good summary include?

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A good summary should include the main idea and key points of the text.

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Can a summary be longer than the original text?

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No, a summary should be shorter than the original text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point that the author wants to convey.