Summarization
English Language
Summarization starts at 5 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage: 'Sara went to the market to buy apples. She met her friend and they talked for a while. Then, Sara returned home.' What is the best summary of this passage?
Read the passage: 'Anna baked a cake for her mother’s birthday. She decorated it with pink icing and candles.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the passage: 'The bus was late, so Sam walked to school. He arrived just in time for class.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the passage: 'The cat climbed the tree to escape the dog. It stayed there until the dog left.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the passage: 'Tom finished his homework before dinner. After eating, he played outside until it got dark.' Write a summary of this passage.
What does it mean to summarize a text?
What is a summary?
What is one thing you should always include in a summary?
What is one way to check if your summary is good?
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
What is the first step in summarizing a passage?
What is the last step in writing a summary?
What is the main purpose of summarizing a text?
What should you avoid when writing a summary?
What should you do after reading a passage to help you summarize it?
What should you do if you are not sure what the main idea is?
Why is summarizing an important skill?
