Summarizing Nonfiction
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English
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5th - 6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is summarizing?
Back
Summarizing is the process of determining the main idea and significant details of a text while condensing the information into a short paragraph.
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CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to identify the main idea of a text?
Back
Identifying the main idea means recognizing the central point or the most important message that the author wants to convey.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to summarize information?
Back
Summarizing helps to condense large amounts of information into a more manageable form, making it easier to understand and remember.
Tags
CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should you avoid when writing a summary?
Back
You should avoid including personal opinions or background knowledge; a summary should be objective and based solely on the text.
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CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a significant detail in a text?
Back
A significant detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea and helps to explain or clarify it.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you tell if you have summarized a text correctly?
Back
You can tell if you have summarized a text correctly if your summary captures the main idea and key details without adding personal opinions.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Back
Summarizing condenses the main ideas into a shorter form, while paraphrasing involves rewording a specific passage without changing its meaning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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