Summarizing Informational Text Part 2

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What should you consider when writing a summary for an informational text?

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Details and facts.

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What genre does informational text belong to?

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Non-Fiction.

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Which statement about summarizing is false?

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The summary is one key detail in a passage.

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What is the summary of Jill's birthday dinner choices?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

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What should a summary answer?

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The 5 W's: who, what, when, where, and why.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a concise overview of the main ideas of a text.

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What is an informational text?

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A type of non-fiction writing that provides facts and information.

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Why is it important to include details in a summary?

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Details help to clarify the main ideas and provide context.

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What does 'summarizing' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a key characteristic of non-fiction texts?

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They are based on facts and real events.