Summarizing Texts

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What can you summarize?

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Anything you read or watch.

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Which best describes a summary?

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Retelling the most important details of a text in your own words.

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When you determine the key details (Characters, Setting, Main Problem, Events, and Conclusion) of a text while condensing information into a short paragraph, you are _____?

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Summarizing.

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What detail from a text provides a clue to the place where the passage takes place?

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Look for descriptive phrases that indicate location.

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What detail should be cut from a summary?

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Opinions or personal judgments.

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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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Why is summarizing important?

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It helps you understand and remember the main ideas.

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What are key details in a text?

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Characters, Setting, Main Problem, Events, and Conclusion.

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How do you identify the main idea of a text?

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Look for the most important point the author is trying to convey.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in your own words.