Summarizing

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a story or text.

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Why is summarizing important?

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

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What are key details in a story?

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Key details are important pieces of information that support the main idea or theme.

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How do you identify the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is usually found in the first or last sentence and tells what the text is mostly about.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary is a brief overview of the main points, while a retelling includes more details and events.

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What should you include in a summary?

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A summary should include the main idea and key details, but not every detail.

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What is an example of a good summary?

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A good summary captures the essence of the story without unnecessary details.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate information in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or prove the main idea.

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How can you tell if a summary is effective?

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An effective summary is clear, concise, and accurately reflects the main points of the original text.