Summary

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main events or ideas from a text.

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True or False: A summary should include every detail from a story or passage.

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False

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What should a summary focus on?

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A summary should focus on the main ideas or events, not on every detail.

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Which of the following is NOT part of a summary? (using your own words, summary being shorter than the text, exact words from the text, including main ideas)

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Exact words from the text.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a concise overview of the main points of a text.

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True or False: Summaries can be longer than the original text.

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False

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What is an example of a good summary?

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Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

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What should you do when writing a summary?

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You should include only the main events or ideas from the passage.

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True or False: A summary can include personal opinions and interpretations.

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False

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What is the first step in writing a summary?

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Read the text carefully to understand the main ideas.