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SUMMARY. Reading Comprehension Strategy By Michelle Bridwell. A summary of an article is usually one paragraph stating the main point of the article in your own words. What is a summary?.

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  1. SUMMARY Reading Comprehension Strategy By Michelle Bridwell

  2. A summary of an article is usually one paragraph stating the main point of the article in your own words. What is a summary?

  3. EX. In the article, the author states that chimpanzees have high level cognition and are able to show empathy toward fellow chimps. EXAMPLE MAIN POINT

  4. The topic sentence states the main point of the article. • It also includes the title of the article, and if given, the author of the article. Topic Sentence

  5. In “Empathy for One’s Fellow Chimp,” Jeremy Manier states that not only do chimpanzees possess high level cognition, but are able to show empathy, as well. EXAMPLE TOPIC SENTENCE

  6. The details in the paragraph are the points the author makes about the main idea. Details

  7. The older chimpanzees at the Lincoln Park Zoo treat Knuckles, a young chimp with cerebral palsy, more gently than they do the other youngsters who they intimidate. EXAMPLE DETAIL #1

  8. Experts believe chimps have genuine empathy and are able to imagine themselves in another animal’s place. EXAMPLE DETAIL #2

  9. Chimpanzees also use their empathetic skills to manipulate and deceive others. EXAMPLE DETAIL #3

  10. In “Empathy for One’s Fellow Chimp,” Jeremy Manier states that not only do chimpanzees possess high level cognition, but are able to show empathy, as well. For example, at the Lincoln Park Zoo, researchers have observed that the older chimpanzees treat Knuckles, a young chimp with cerebral palsy, more gently than they do the other, sensing he is different. Experts believe chimps actually have genuine empathy and are able to imagine themselves in another animal’s place. However,chimpanzees also use their empathetic skills to manipulate and deceive others. Thus, chimps are smart and empathetic, using their abilities both positively and negatively. SAMPLE SUMMARY

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