Summarizing

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short explanation of a text.

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When would you most likely summarize a book?

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You would summarize a book when you want to tell a friend the gist or main ideas of a book.

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What should a summary answer?

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A summary should answer the 5 W’s: who, what, when, where, and why.

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What detail should be cut from a summary?

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An opinion, such as calling a book the 'funniest book in the world,' should be cut from a summary.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps to condense information and focus on the main ideas.

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What is the first step in summarizing a text?

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The first step in summarizing a text is to read it carefully to understand the main ideas.

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What is the difference between a summary and a review?

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A summary provides the main points of a text, while a review includes personal opinions and evaluations.

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What should you avoid in a summary?

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You should avoid including personal opinions and unnecessary details in a summary.

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How long should a summary be?

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A summary should be concise, typically a few sentences to a paragraph long.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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The purpose of summarizing is to communicate the essential information clearly and briefly.