Summarizing

Summarizing

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English

4th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is summarizing?

Back

Summarizing is the process of briefly stating the main ideas or points of a text in your own words.

2.

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Front

Why is summarizing important?

Back

Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main ideas of a text, making it easier to recall information later.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What should you include in a summary?

Back

A summary should include the main idea and key details, but not every detail from the original text.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you identify the main idea?

Back

Look for the topic sentence or the most important point in the text.

6.

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Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

Back

A summary condenses the main ideas into a shorter form, while a paraphrase restates the original text in different words without shortening it.

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