Summary

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What is the BUT in a story?

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Conflict (problem) in a story

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a concise overview of the main ideas.

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What should be included in a summary?

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The most important information.

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What is the length of a summary?

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Short.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To condense the information into a shorter form.

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Why is summarizing important?

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It helps to understand and remember key concepts.

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What is an example of a summary?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

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What is NOT included in a summary?

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Small details and personal opinions.

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How can you decide what to include in a summary?

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Focus on the main ideas and key points.