Summarizing Informational Texts

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A summary only includes information from the reading passage or book. No additional information is added

Snickers have peanuts in them.

Homemade cookies are better than store bought cookies

A summary includes many unimportant details

Do not copy sentences word for word from the passage. Use your own words.

I think Snickers are the best candy.

Include your opinion in a summary.

A summary explains what the author thinks.