Summary

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

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Why are labels important?

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Labels show what ingredients are in food, clothing, and other products.

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What does it mean to summarize a passage?

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To summarize a passage means to explain what the passage is mostly about in a few sentences.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for repeated themes, the first sentence, or the conclusion of the passage.

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What is an example of a summary?

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"Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday." is a summary of her dinner choices.

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What should a good summary include?

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A good summary should include the main idea and key details without extra information.

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What is the purpose of summarizing?

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The purpose of summarizing is to condense information and make it easier to understand.

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What is a key detail in a passage?

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A key detail is an important piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to practice a skill?

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To practice a skill means to repeat an activity to improve at it.