Summary Writing
English Language
Summary Writing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way to check if your summary is too long.
Explain why it is important to avoid copying sentences directly from the text when summarizing.
Explain why summaries are useful for studying.
Explain why summaries should not include examples or minor details.
List two reasons why summarizing is an important skill.
Read the following passage and write a one-sentence summary:
"The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is home to millions of species of plants and animals. The forest also plays a vital role in regulating the Earth's climate. However, it is threatened by deforestation and human activities."
Read the following passage and write a one-sentence summary:
"The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. It is home to millions of species of plants and animals. The forest also plays a vital role in regulating the Earth's climate. However, it is threatened by deforestation and human activities."
Which of the following is the best summary of the passage below?
"Many students find mathematics challenging, but with regular practice and the right guidance, they can improve their skills and gain confidence. Teachers and parents play an important role in supporting students as they learn."
(1) Mathematics is difficult for everyone.
(2) Students can improve in mathematics with practice and support from teachers and parents.
(3) Teachers should do all the work for students.
(4) Parents should teach mathematics at home.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of summary writing?
(1) To rewrite the text in your own words without changing its length
(2) To present the main ideas of a text in a concise form
(3) To add your opinions to the text
(4) To copy the text exactly as it is
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good summary?
(1) It is detailed and lengthy
(2) It includes only the main ideas
(3) It uses complex language
(4) It repeats the text word for word
Which of the following is a good question to ask yourself when summarizing?
(1) What is the main point?
(2) What do I think about this?
(3) What are all the details?
(4) How can I make this longer?
Which of the following is a good strategy for identifying the main idea of a paragraph?
(1) Look for repeated words or phrases
(2) Focus only on the first sentence
(3) Ignore the conclusion
(4) Read only the last sentence
Fill in the blank: A good summary should be _______ and to the point.
Fill in the blank: A summary is usually written in the _______ person point of view.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be _______ than the original text.
Fill in the blank: A summary should be written in _______ sentences.
True or False: A summary can be longer than the original text if it explains everything clearly.
True or False: A summary should be about one-third the length of the original text.
True or False: A summary should be written in the same order as the original text.
True or False: A summary should include all the details and examples from the original text.
