Summarize

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that tells what a passage is mostly about.

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What should you include when summarizing a book?

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You should include only important ideas.

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How should a summary be written?

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A summary has to be in your own words.

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What is one way animals defend themselves?

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Some animals use spikes to defend themselves.

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What is another way animals defend themselves?

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Some animals use sharp teeth to defend themselves.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To summarize means to give a short version of the main ideas.

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Why is summarizing important?

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Summarizing helps you understand and remember what you read.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.

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Can a summary be long?

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No, a summary must be brief.

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What is an example of a summary?

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Animals defend themselves using different attributes and techniques.