Summary

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What are the 5 W's of a summary?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement or account of the main points of a text.

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What should be the length of a summary compared to the original text?

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A summary should be shorter than the original text.

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What does the 'who/subject' refer to in a summary?

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The person or thing a text or article is about.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To condense the main ideas of a text into a shorter form.

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True or False: Summaries should include personal opinions.

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False (Summaries should be objective and factual.)

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What is an example of a summary for a passage about a birthday dinner choice?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

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What is an example of a summary for a passage about Jason's baseball aspirations?

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Jason really wanted to play third base.

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What is the importance of the 'when' in the 5 W's of a summary?

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It provides context regarding the timing of the events.

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How can one determine the main idea of a text?

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By identifying the key points and themes presented in the text.