Summarize a Text

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What is a summary?

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A summary is when you tell the most important ideas of any text using your own words.

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What must a summary include?

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A summary must include only important ideas.

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What is NOT a characteristic of a good summary?

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Including personal opinions.

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How should a summary be written?

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A summary has to be in your own words.

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What does a good summary focus on?

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A good summary focuses on the main ideas.

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What is the length of a summary compared to the original text?

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A summary is shorter than the original text.

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What should you avoid in a summary?

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Avoid including unnecessary details.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to convey the main ideas and important details of a text.

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Can a summary include interesting ideas?

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No, a summary should only include important ideas.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a retelling includes all details.