Summarizing

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is a retelling in your own words, a short version of the main ideas, events, and details.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short explanation of a text.

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What should you include in a summary?

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You should include the main ideas and key details in your own words.

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How should you write your summary?

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In your own words with complete sentences.

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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 that the author wants to convey.

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Why is summarizing important?

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

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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 should you avoid in a summary?

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Avoid using the exact words from the text and including unnecessary details.

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What is the first step in summarizing a text?

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Read the text carefully to understand the main ideas.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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Paraphrasing means to restate information in your own words.