Summarizing
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English
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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the best way to summarize a text?
Back
Identify the main ideas and key details, and express them in your own words.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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