summarize

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What is a summary?

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

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to tell what the passage is mostly about.

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What can you say about ants based on the passage?

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Ants are hard workers.

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What did Brian have to do before starting his summer vacation?

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Brian had to clean his room.

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What was Jill excited about for her birthday?

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

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message of the text.

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Why do we summarize texts?

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We summarize texts to understand and remember the main points.

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What is an example of a summary?

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A summary of a story about a dog could be: 'A dog helps its owner find a lost toy.'

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary gives the main points, while a detailed description includes all the specifics.

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What should a good summary include?

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A good summary should include the main ideas and key details.