Summarize

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What is the ideal length of a summary?

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3-5 sentences

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What should NOT be included in a summary?

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Exact words from the text

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How would you best describe a summary?

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The main ideas and important details of a text

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What is a true statement about summarizing?

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The summary is what the passage is mostly about.

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What must be included when summarizing a story?

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The most significant information.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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

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What is a key characteristic of a good summary?

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It should be objective and not include personal opinions.

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How does a summary differ from a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without condensing.

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What is the first step in writing a summary?

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Read the text thoroughly to understand its main ideas.

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Why is it important to identify the main ideas when summarizing?

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To ensure that the summary accurately reflects the text's content.