It refers to what the piece is generally about.

The main idea is the message the author is trying to convey. It is also called ________.

For each main idea the writer provides, he or she will include ________ details to clarify, prove, explain, or support the central idea.

It is a short restatement of a text.

When you summarize, you tell what is most important: the ________ and the________.

The length of your summary depends on the ________ and ________ of the text you are summarizing.

It is the process of restating briefly and accurately the speaker’s or writer’s words.

Summaries should be in your own words, except for________.

A summary should be written in the ________ person with an objective point of view.

When you summarize, you should include only the information that is contained in the text and not your ________ and thoughts about the text.