RI 5.2 Summarizing

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What is the main purpose of bones in the human body?

Back

Bones give your body structure and protect your internal organs.

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How do shark teeth differ from human teeth?

Back

Sharks have thousands of teeth that grow in rows.

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What role do police dogs play in law enforcement?

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Police dogs have been trained to solve crimes by following scents.

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When was Mickey Mouse created and what was his first appearance?

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Mickey Mouse was created in 1928 and first appeared in a black and white cartoon called Steamboat Willie.

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How do snakes eat their food?

Back

Snakes can open their mouths very wide to swallow their food whole.

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of briefly stating the main ideas of a text.

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Why is it important to summarize information?

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Summarizing helps to condense information and highlight key points for better understanding.

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What is a key feature of a good summary?

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A good summary captures the main idea without unnecessary details.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words.

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What should you look for when summarizing a passage?

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Look for the main idea, supporting details, and any conclusions.