Summarizing

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is creating a short explanation of a text.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps to condense information and highlight the main ideas.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to tell the main events and ideas in a shorter form.

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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 the book.

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What is a key detail in a text?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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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 of a text?

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You can identify the main idea by looking for repeated themes or statements in the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is information that explains or adds to the main idea.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary is a brief explanation 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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In a summary, include the main idea and key details without personal opinions.