Main Idea, Summarize & Inference

Main Idea, Summarize & Inference

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English

8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or the most important concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas in your own words.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is inference?

Back

Inference is using clues from the text and your own knowledge to come to a conclusion or idea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should you include in a summary?

Back

A summary should include the main ideas of the text in your own words and be shorter than the original text.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is NOT a part of a summary?

Back

Using exact words from the text is NOT a part of a summary.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that expresses the primary point of the paragraph.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

Back

Using your own words shows understanding of the material and helps avoid plagiarism.

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