Summary

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What is the difference between retelling and summarizing?

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A retell is telling about all the events while a summary only talks about main ideas.

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How long should a summary be?

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3-5 sentences.

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Which best describes a summary?

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The main ideas and important details of a text.

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When writing a summary for an informational text, what is a good thing to consider?

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Details and facts.

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Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

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Exact words from the text.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that includes the main ideas and important details of a text.

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Why is summarizing important?

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It helps to understand and remember the main points of a text.

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What should you avoid when writing a summary?

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Including personal opinions or exact phrases from the text.

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What is the first step in summarizing a text?

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Read the text carefully to understand the main ideas.

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Can a summary be longer than the original text?

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No, a summary should be shorter than the original text.