Summarizing Flashcard

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short statement that gives the main idea of a text.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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Summarizing helps us understand and remember the main points of a text.

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What should a good summary include?

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

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point that the author wants to communicate.

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How do you find the main idea?

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Look for repeated ideas or statements in the text.

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What is an example of a summary?

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"Sharks have thousands of teeth that grow in rows." is a summary of a text about sharks.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing means to restate something in your own words.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary is shorter and focuses on the main idea, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the text in detail.

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What is a key detail?

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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 summary is good?

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A good summary accurately reflects the main idea and key details without adding personal opinions.