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 Summary Writing 30 Flashcards |
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What is a summary? |
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A summary is a short version of a longer text that tells only the main points. |
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Why do we write summaries? |
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To show understanding of a passage by writing the important ideas in fewer words. |
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What should a summary include? |
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Only the main ideas and important details from the original text. |
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What should a summary NOT include? |
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Personal opinions, examples, or unnecessary details. |
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How should a summary begin? |
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 With a sentence that tells what the passage or story is mainly about. |
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What tense is used in summary writing? |
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Mostly present tense. |
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Should we copy sentences directly from the passage? True or False? |
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 False – we should write in our own words. |
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What are keywords? |
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Important words or phrases from the text that help us remember the main ideas. |
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How can we find the main idea in a passage? |
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 By asking, 'What is this paragraph mostly about?' |
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How long should a summary be? Fill in the blank: About ___ the length of the original passage. |
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One-third |
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What is the first step in writing a summary? |
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 Read the full passage carefully and understand it. |
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What is the second step in writing a summary? |
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Underline or note down the main points. |
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What is the third step in writing a summary? |
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Write the summary using your own words and connect the points clearly. |
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Should we include examples or dialogues in a summary? True or False? |
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False – only stick to the main information. |
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How do you end a summary? |
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With a sentence that wraps up the main idea clearly. |
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