Summarizing/Paraphrasing

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is the process of briefly stating the main ideas or points of a text in your own words.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Paraphrasing is restating a text or passage in your own words while maintaining the original meaning.

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What are the 5 W's in summarizing?

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The 5 W's are: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps to condense information, making it easier to understand and remember key points.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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How do you identify the main idea?

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Look for repeated themes, the title, and the first and last sentences of paragraphs.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing condenses the text to its main points, while paraphrasing restates the text in different words without shortening it.

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What should a good summary include?

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A good summary should include the main idea and key supporting details, but not every detail.

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What is an example of a summary?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.