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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 a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to restate the main ideas and key details in your own words.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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

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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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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for repeated ideas, the title, and the first and last sentences of the passage.

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What is an example of a summary?

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An example of a summary is: 'The story is about a boy who dreams of becoming a great soccer player.'

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What should you avoid when summarizing?

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Avoid including personal opinions, unnecessary details, and direct quotes.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a retelling includes all the details of the story.

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What is a key characteristic of a good summary?

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A good summary is concise, clear, and captures the essence of the original text.