Summarizing+text

=Summarizing is a way for good readers to comprehend a text by pulling out what is important.=

**Summarizing Informational Text**
A **summary** is a short retelling of the main ideas or events in the passage. A summary is written in your own words and not in the author’s. A good summary lists **only the important details from the passage and presents ideas/events in the correct order.**

When you read, ask yourself **how you would explain what the passage is about to a friend or teacher.** This will help you identify the most important parts of the passage.

Check out the power point below to help you better understand what to include within a summary.