Summarize a Text-Activate Prior Knowledge

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What can you summarize?

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Anything you read or watch.

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In the phrase 'relevant details', what does 'relevant' mean?

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Related.

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Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

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Exact words from the text.

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What does a summary explain?

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The central idea and key details without offering an opinion.

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What is true about summarizing?

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The summary briefly describes its most important ideas.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To condense information and highlight key points.

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What are key details in a summary?

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Important facts or points that support the central idea.

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How does summarizing differ from paraphrasing?

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Summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the text in different words.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or argument that the text is conveying.

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Why is it important to avoid using exact words from the text in a summary?

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To ensure the summary is original and reflects understanding of the material.