Summary Tips!

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement of the main point of the text.

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Approximately how long is a well written summary?

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5-8 sentences, depending on the length of the article.

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What do you NOT do when writing a summary?

• You write in your own words.
• You refer to the main points.
• You include who, what, where, when, why, and how.

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You rewrite the original piece.

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In what point of view is a summary written in?

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Third Person

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To give basic ideas of the original article.

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What are some things you should keep in mind when writing a summary?

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Who, what, where, when, why, and how

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What are some things that make summaries better? Options: Transition Words, Questions, Examples, Words

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Transition Words

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What does a well written summary cover?

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Main idea of the text

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When writing a summary what are some things you should think about?

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What are the most important details of the event that took place?

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A summary is not...

• Using main ideas to support your idea.
• Writing what the author just wrote.
• Writing about the main events that took place.
• Using key details.

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Writing what the author just wrote.