Summarizing Nonfiction

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What is the process of condensing information into a short paragraph while identifying the main idea and significant details called?

Back

Summarizing

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

What is the environmental impact of buying bottled water according to the provided text?

Back

It destroys our environment.

Front

Is it acceptable to include personal opinions in a summary?

Back

False

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

Front

What are the key components of a summary?

Back

Main idea and significant details.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

Why is summarizing important in understanding nonfiction texts?

Back

It helps distill essential information and enhances comprehension.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

Front

What should be avoided when writing a summary?

Back

Including personal opinions or background knowledge.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

Front

What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

Back

Summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing rewords the original text.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a common mistake made when summarizing a text?

Back

Focusing too much on minor details instead of the main idea.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

Front

How can one identify the main idea of a nonfiction text?

Back

By looking for the thesis statement or the topic sentence.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What role do significant details play in a summary?

Back

They support and clarify the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2