Summarizing

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main ideas of a text.

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What are the 5 W's that a summary should answer?

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Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

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What should a summary focus on?

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A summary should focus on what the passage is mostly about.

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True or False: A summary should include many story details.

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False. A summary should not include many details.

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Where is a summary usually found in a text?

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A summary can be found at the beginning or end of a text, but it is not always in the first sentence.

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What is the best way to summarize a story?

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Identify the main idea and key points without including unnecessary details.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to restate the main ideas in your own words.

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What is an example of a good summary?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

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What is an example of a poor summary?

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Jill loves Mexican food.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps us understand and remember the main ideas of a text.