Summarizing Nonfiction

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points.

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What can you say about ants based on the passage?

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Ants are hard workers.

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How do summaries help you?

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Summaries help you understand what you're reading, write about what you read, and include the key points of a text.

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What is the main idea of a nonfiction text?

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The main idea is a brief statement that shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

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What does Jason really want to do in the story?

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Jason really wanted to play third base.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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The purpose of summarizing a text is to condense the information and highlight the key points.

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What is an example of a key point in a nonfiction text?

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A key point could be a significant fact or detail that supports the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify the main idea?

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Identifying the main idea helps you understand the overall message of the text.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate information in your own words while keeping the original meaning.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main points, while a paraphrase restates specific information in different words.