Summarizing Informational Text

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is a brief statement that shows what the text is mainly about.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to create a short paragraph that includes the main idea and some key important details.

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What should a summary include?

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A summary should include the main idea of the text and some key important details.

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary is a brief overview of the main points, while a detailed description includes many specific details.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps readers understand the overall message of the text.

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is: 'King Midas loved gold.'

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you tell if a statement is a main idea?

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A statement is a main idea if it reflects what the text is mostly about.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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The purpose of summarizing is to condense information and highlight the most important points.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate information in your own words while keeping the original meaning.