Writing a Summary
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Objective
I can write a short summary of a story using key details.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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A summary is a brief restatement of the main points of something you see, hear, or read.
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An effective summary should be concise, focused on the main ideas, and objective.
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When summarizing, address the five W's: who, what, when, where, and why or how.
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Practice
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What does it mean to summarize something?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective summary?
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Exit ticket
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“Write a short summary of the story about the Mona Lisa painting. Include the main ideas and key details from the passage.”
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