TRUE OR FALSE
The Main Idea is not important in Summary Writing?
( TRUE OR FALSE)
FALSE!
The Main Idea is important as it helps with your understanding of the story.
What is the word limit in summary writing?
120 Words!
Why can't I add things when summarizing?
You should exclude adding things to your summary as they could be unimportant details.
A summary is a condensed or short version of a writing or speech which gives the reader the main points.
(TRUE OR FALSE)
TRUE!
What should be extracted from an article or speech when summarizing it?
The Main Points!
Do I have to find the main idea when summarizing?
Yes, finding the main idea from each paragraph will help you bring your summary together.
You should change the emphasis of the original information when summary writing.
(TRUE OR FALSE)
FALSE!
(You should not change the emphasis because in summary writing the summary must be precise and clear without changing the emphasis.)
What are some things you should omit when summarizing something?
Examples, Repetitions, Personal Comment, Similies, Metaphors, Anecdotes, and Quotations
Can I just use all the detail using my own word?
It is Ok using your own words but it is best choosing on which details are important so that it doesn't make your summary lengthy.
In summary writing when doing a summary you should try and write the speech or passage in your own words.
(TRUE OR FALSE)
TRUE!
What does the I in I.D.E.A stand for?
Identifying Main Ideas
Do I have to read/listen to the whole text or speech?
Yes, it is best you listen/read the text or speech as it will help you to get to the main points and understand them.
In summary writing, it is ok to go over the word limit.
(TRUE OR FALSE)
FALSE!
(Going over the word limit can make you lose marks and it also allows you to know that your summary is getting too long.)
What does R.E.S.T stand for in summary writing?
Repetition, Examples, Statistical Data.
Is the writer's purpose of the text important?
Yes the writer's purpose of the text is important as helps you understand what you are reading