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659 – summarizing: telling the main idea or selection of events in your own words

650 – paraphrasing: using your own words to describe what you’ve seen, heard, or read

The difference in summarizing and paraphrasing is …- You have to paraphrase in order to summarize, you don’t have to summarize

in order to paraphrase- No main idea in paraphrasing

Main Idea – State tests are a fact of life (stated main idea)

Supporting Details – Major Facts1. Paige is a third grader who is testing for the first time2. NCLB signed by Bush 3. Test measures what kids learn 4. Teachers might take too much time prepping kids 5. State tests are here to stay

Related facts1. She’s excited and she doesn’t want to miss any school2a. Each state gets to decide what goes on the test. 2b.NCLB affects kids grades 3-83. $$$ will be allocated based on results4. Kids missed gym5. Testing tips!

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