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What does it mean to "summarize something?"
Tell a short statement of the most important events or ideas in a story or text putting it in your own words.
How would you summarize the story "Cinderella"?
Who it is about, what happened, where it happened, when and why it happened, because it is fiction
For the first part of a summary, you should...
State who it is about/what the topic of the text is.
The words "first", "then", "next", and "finally" tell you what?
The order in which the story takes place (the sequence of events).
What is predicting?
To think about what might happen in a text before you read it.
What is a "main idea"?
What the story is mostly about.
How would you summarize the story "3 Little Pigs"?
Must summarize, in your own words, without simply retelling the story. Who it is about, what happened, where it happened, when and why it happened, because it is fiction
For the final part of a summary, you should...
State why the events in the story took place/state key ideas and a conclusion.
"Most importantly" tells you that...
The rest of the sentence contains an important detail to the story. This is something you will want to highlight while reading the story.
What are some features of a text? Give examples.
Text, captions, introductions, bodies, conclusions, pictures, main ideas, etc.
What is meant by "important details"?
Important details support the main idea of the story.
How would you summarize a nonfiction text?
State the topic, main idea, and 3 supporting details, using your own words for each aspect.
After you have written a summary, what should you make sure you have included?
The author or text you are summarizing, main ideas and important details.
"For example" tells you that...
The author is about to give you an explanation of what a word or phrase means.
What does it mean to make a connection?
To connect what you're reading to something in your life, the world, or another text.
What is the difference between "retelling" and "summarizing" a story?
Retelling is when you describe the story in complete detail from start to finish. A summary includes only the details that support the main idea.
How would you summarize a fiction text?
Using your own words to explain who it is about, what happened, where it happened, when and why it happened, because it is fiction
For the second part of writing a summary, you should...
State what the text is about/state the main idea of the text.
How do you know something is the main idea of a story?
It could be what the title says, it could be where the problem takes place, or it could be what the story revolves around.
What is visualization?
To make a mental movie of what you're reading.
When your write a summary, it must be written in the correct sequence of events. What does "sequence" mean?
Sequence means the order in which an event takes place.
What is the main idea in the story "3 Little Pigs"?
The main idea is that the pigs work together to protect themselves from the mean wolf.
When you are highlighting or taking notes of the text you are reading, it is important to include what?
Who it is about, what happened, where it happened, when and why it happened, main idea, and supporting details.
What does the title tell you about a story?
What it will be about, what is most important in the story, or gives you a clue about something that will take place.