Summarizing Nonfiction
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5th - 6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is summarizing?
Back
Summarizing is the process of determining the main idea and significant details of a text and condensing that information into a short paragraph.
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CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to summarize nonfiction texts?
Back
Summarizing helps to distill important information, making it easier to understand and remember key points.
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CCSS.RI.4.9
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should not be included in a summary?
Back
Opinions or background knowledge should not be included in a summary.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are significant details?
Back
Significant details are important facts or pieces of information that support the main idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does summarizing help with comprehension?
Back
Summarizing helps to clarify understanding by forcing the reader to identify and articulate the main points.
Tags
CCSS.RF.5.3A
CCSS.RF.5.4A
CCSS.RF.5.4C
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
Back
Summarizing condenses the main ideas into a shorter form, while paraphrasing rephrases the original text in a different way without shortening it.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.9
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.4.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
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