Summarizing

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

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Details and facts.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To retell the main events and ideas in a shorter form.

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What is the difference between a summary and a retelling?

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A summary is shorter and focuses on main ideas, while a retelling includes more details.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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Summarizing helps to understand and remember the main points 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 can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for repeated themes or statements that are emphasized.

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What is an example of a summary for a story about a boy who loves baseball?

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A boy dreams of becoming a baseball player and practices every day.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To restate something in your own words while keeping the original meaning.