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What is a summary?

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A summary is telling in your own words what the main idea (central idea) of a passage is, along with the key details.

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What is a key detail?

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A key detail is a piece of information that supports the main idea (central idea) in a nonfiction text.

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What does it mean to identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Identifying the main idea means determining what the paragraph is mostly about.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a concise overview of the main idea and key details of a text.

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How can you find the main idea in a text?

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You can find the main idea by looking for repeated themes, the first or last sentence, or the overall message of the text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a key detail?

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A summary is an overview of the main idea and key details, while a key detail is a specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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Why is it important to identify key details in a text?

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Identifying key details helps to understand and support the main idea, making comprehension of the text easier.

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What is a nonfiction text?

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A nonfiction text is a type of writing that provides factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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What does 'mostly about' mean in reading comprehension?

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'Mostly about' refers to the primary focus or main topic of a paragraph or text.

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How can you summarize a paragraph effectively?

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To summarize a paragraph effectively, identify the main idea and include the most important details in your own words.