Summarizing

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What is a summary?

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

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What must you include when summarizing a book?

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You must include only important ideas.

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How do summaries help you?

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

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What does Jason really want to do in the story?

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Jason really wanted to play third base.

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What is Jill excited about for her birthday?

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Jill is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner.

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What is the main idea of a summary?

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The main idea of a summary is to capture the essential points of a text.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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It is important to summarize because it helps you remember and understand the main points.

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What should you avoid when summarizing?

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You should avoid including unnecessary details and personal opinions.

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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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Can a summary be longer than the original text?

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No, a summary should be shorter than the original text.