Summary

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a shorter way to explain a text with important information or key points.

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What should an objective summary never include?

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An objective summary should never include the word 'I' and your opinion.

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What is the main idea of Jill's birthday dinner choices?

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Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

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How can you summarize the ingredients in a bag of potato chips?

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Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

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What word describes a retelling of the main events of a story in a shorter version?

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Summary.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to condense information and highlight the main points.

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief retelling of a text that does not include personal opinions or biases.

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Why is it important to avoid personal opinions in a summary?

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Avoiding personal opinions in a summary ensures that the information is presented fairly and accurately.

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What are key points in a text?

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Key points are the most important ideas or facts that help convey the main message of the text.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea can often be found in the first or last sentence of a paragraph or by looking for repeated themes.