Summarizing 4th grade

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text or story.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main ideas of a text.

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What should a good summary include?

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A good summary should include the main idea and key details without extra information.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you identify the main idea?

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Look for repeated themes, the title, and the first and last sentences of paragraphs.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain the main idea.

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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.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary is a brief overview of the main points, while a paraphrase is a rewording of specific information.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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How can you tell if a summary is effective?

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An effective summary captures the essence of the text and is concise and clear.