Summarizing Flashcard

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a short statement that gives the main idea of a text.

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Why is it important to summarize?

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

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What does it mean to identify the best summary?

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It means choosing the summary that best captures the main idea of the passage.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you tell if a summary is good?

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A good summary includes the main idea and important details without extra information.

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What is an example of a good summary?

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Mickey Mouse first appeared in a black and white cartoon in 1928.

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What is an example of a poor summary?

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Mickey Mouse is older than he looks.

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What are key details in a passage?

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Key details are important facts or pieces of information that support the main idea.

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How do you find the main idea of a passage?

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Look for repeated ideas, the title, and the first and last sentences.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a quick overview of the main points.