Summarizing

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of briefly stating the main ideas of a text in your own words.

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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 should a good summary include?

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A good summary should include the main idea and key details, but not all the details.

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What are the 5 W's in summarizing?

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The 5 W's are Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

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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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How can you identify the main idea?

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

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What is a detail in a text?

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A detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate information 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 a brief overview of the main ideas, while a paraphrase is a restatement of specific details.

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Can a summary be longer than the original text?

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No, a summary should be shorter than the original text.