Summarizing

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What does WWW3 stand for?

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WWW3 is a strategy used to summarize non-fiction texts, focusing on Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

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What does SWBST stand for?

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SWBST is a strategy used to summarize fiction texts, standing for Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of a 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 is a key detail?

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

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How do you identify the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the topic sentence or the most repeated ideas in the text.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is an example of a non-fiction text?

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An example of a non-fiction text is a biography or a news article.

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What is an example of a fiction text?

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An example of a fiction text is a novel or a short story.