Look to the North

Summarize To summarize a passage, tell the most important ideas and details. Following these steps will help you summarize what you read.

Steps to for Summarizing Select the most important ideas. Evaluate the importance of facts and details. Record your summary in a short and useful form.

Polar Bears Description Polar bears are large white bears that live throughout the Arctic region. They have thick white fur, broad furry feet, and a long neck. Male polar bears can weigh up to 1600 pounds. Diet Seals are the mainstay of a polar bear’s diet. Polar bears may also eat fish, seaweed, birds, reindeer, and grass. Polar bears use their strong swimming ability and swiftness on land to help them capture their food. Class – Give some example summaries.

Summaries Polar bears are large white furry bears that live in the Arctic. They have a long neck, and the males weigh as much as 1600 pounds. Polar bears eat seals, fish, seaweed, birds, reindeer, and grass. They are good swimmers. They are also very fast. Polar bears are large white furry bears that live in the Arctic. Their speed and swimming ability helps them capture seals and other sources of food.

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