Summarizing

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text or passage.

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What is the WWW3 strategy used for?

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WWW3 is a strategy used to summarize non-fiction texts. It stands for Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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

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What is a supporting detail?

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

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How do you identify the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that gives the most information about what the passage is about.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short retelling of the main points of a text in your own words.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps you understand and remember the main ideas of a text.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a story that is made up, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate something in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.