Summarizing

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of briefly stating the main ideas and important details of a text in your own words.

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What does SWBST stand for in summarizing?

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SWBST stands for Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, which is a strategy to help summarize a story.

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What is the difference between retelling and summarizing?

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Retelling includes all the events of a story, while summarizing focuses only on the main ideas.

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What is a key feature of a summary?

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A summary includes the main ideas and important details of a text.

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Why is summarizing important?

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

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What is the first step in summarizing a text?

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The first step is to read the text carefully to understand its main ideas.

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What does the 'W' in SWBST represent?

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The 'W' in SWBST stands for 'Wanted', which refers to what the main character wants.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea can often be found in the title, the first sentence, or repeated throughout the text.

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What is an example of a summary?

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A summary of a story about a girl who loves to read could be: 'A girl discovers new worlds through her books and learns valuable lessons from them.'

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What should you avoid when summarizing?

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You should avoid including personal opinions or unnecessary details when summarizing.