Summary Writing

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What does paraphrasing mean?

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To change the wording to your own words.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To condense the information and highlight the main ideas.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing rewords specific passages.

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What should a good summary include?

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The main idea and key supporting details.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for the topic sentence or the most repeated ideas.

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What is an example of a summary for a passage about a lost kitten?

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Chris read a book about a lost kitten in fifth grade.

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What is an example of a summary for a passage about Jason's baseball aspirations?

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Jason really wanted to play third base.

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What is the significance of labels on products?

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Labels provide information about the ingredients and contents of products.

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What is an example of a summary for a passage about potato chips?

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Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products.