Summarizing Informational Text Part 2

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What should you consider when writing a summary for an informational text?

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Details and facts.

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Which statement about summarizing is false?

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The summary is one key detail in a passage.

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What is a summary?

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A short explanation of a text.

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When would you most likely summarize a book?

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When you want to tell a friend the gist or the main idea of a book.

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Which statement about summarizing is true?

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The summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a concise overview of the main ideas in a text.

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How long should a summary typically be?

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A few sentences to a paragraph, depending on the length of the original text.

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

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a detailed description includes specific details.

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Why is it important to focus on details and facts in a summary?

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To ensure the summary accurately reflects the main ideas of the text.

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What is one common mistake when summarizing?

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Including personal opinions or interpretations instead of just the main ideas.