Summarization
English Language
Summarization starts at 5 and continues till grade 12.
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Explain why it is important to use your own words when summarizing.
List two things you should do when writing a summary.
Read the following passage: 'After months of training, the team finally won the championship game.' Write a summary of this passage.
Read the following passage: 'Maria woke up early to study for her exam. She reviewed her notes and practiced problems before breakfast.' Write a one-sentence summary of the passage.
Read the following text: 'The rain poured down all night, causing the river to overflow and flood the nearby fields.' What is the best summary of this text?
Read the following text: 'The scientist conducted many experiments before discovering the cure.' Write a summary of this text.
What does it mean to summarize a text?
What is one thing you should avoid when writing a summary?
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
What is the first step in summarizing a passage?
What is the main goal of summarizing a text?
What question can you ask yourself to help find the main idea when summarizing?
What should you do if you are unsure about the main idea when summarizing?
Why is summarizing an important skill in reading comprehension?
