Summary SOL Review

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that includes the main points or events of a text.

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True or False: A summary should include all of the main events in the story.

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False. A summary should include only the most important events.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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How do you identify the main idea in a text?

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Look for the topic sentence or the most repeated ideas in the text.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to condense the information into a shorter form while retaining the essential points.

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What is an example of a summary?

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"Ants are hard workers" is a summary of a passage about ants' industrious behavior.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a quick overview of the main points of a text.

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What should you avoid when writing a summary?

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Avoid including personal opinions, details, or examples that are not essential to the main idea.

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What is a key detail in a text?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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How can you tell if a detail is key?

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A detail is key if it helps to explain or clarify the main idea of the text.