Summarizing Techniques and Concepts- HMH Module 3 Week 2 Centers

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What is figurative language?

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Words or expressions that mean something different from their dictionary definitions.

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What are the subtopics covered in summarizing?

Back

Identifying main ideas, condensing information, paraphrasing.

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Is 'doghouse' a compound word?

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Yes, it is made up of 'dog' and 'house.'

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What is the correct spelling of the word for a place where you get a haircut?

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Haircut.

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What does it mean to condense information?

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To make information shorter while keeping the main ideas.

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What is outlining in summarizing?

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Creating a structured list of main ideas and supporting details.

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What is highlighting in summarizing?

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Marking important information in a text to make it stand out.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Restating information in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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To capture the main ideas of a text in a shorter form.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short, personal story used to illustrate a point.