Summarizing

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What should a summary answer?

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A summary should answer the 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

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What can you summarize?

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You can summarize anything you read or watch.

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What does Jacob prefer about his baths?

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Jacob likes to take fast baths.

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How should you write your summary?

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You should write your summary in your own words with complete sentences.

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When would you summarize a book?

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You would summarize a book when you want to tell a friend the gist or main ideas of a book.

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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 text.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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Summarizing helps you understand and remember the main ideas of what you read.

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary gives the main ideas, while a detailed description includes all the details.

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Can you summarize a movie?

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Yes, you can summarize a movie just like a book.

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What should you avoid in a summary?

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You should avoid including personal opinions or unnecessary details in a summary.