Summarizing Texts

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is summarizing?
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Summarizing is the process of condensing information from a text into a shorter form, capturing the main ideas and key details.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the setting of a story?
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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are key details to identify when summarizing a text?
Back
Key details include Characters, Setting, Main Problem, Events, and Conclusion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean to condense information?
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To condense information means to reduce it to its essential points, making it shorter while retaining the main ideas.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What should be included in a good summary?
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A good summary should include the main ideas and key details without personal opinions or unnecessary information.
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What is the main problem in a story?
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The main problem is the central conflict or challenge that the characters face in the story.
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