Main Idea, Summarize & Inference

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text in your own words.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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Which of the following is NOT included in a summary?

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Exact words from the text.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that expresses the central point or the most important information.

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a fact or example that helps explain or reinforce the main idea.

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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 maintaining the original meaning.

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Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?

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Using your own words helps demonstrate understanding and avoids plagiarism.

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What is a key characteristic of a good summary?

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A good summary is concise, clear, and includes only the main ideas.