Summarizing

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main ideas and important details of a text.

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Why are summaries important?

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Summaries help us understand what we're reading, write about what we read, and include the key points of a text.

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What is the difference between summarizing and retelling?

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A retell includes all the events in detail, while a summary focuses only on the main ideas.

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What is the best way to summarize a text?

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Identify the main ideas and key details, and express them in your own words.

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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 retaining the original meaning.

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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 a text's main points.

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How can you identify the main idea of a text?

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Look for the topic sentence, repeated ideas, and the conclusion to find the main idea.

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What are key details in a text?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea.

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What is an example of a summary?

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Sally had a birthday party with her friends.

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What should you avoid when summarizing?

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Avoid including personal opinions, unnecessary details, and direct quotes.