Writing a Summary (Grade 11 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What is a summary?
What is a summary?
A condensed version with key ideas
How many points must your summary contain?
How many points must your summary contain?
Exactly seven distinct points
How should you present information from the passage in your summary?
How should you present information from the passage in your summary?
Paraphrase using your own words
What tone should your summary have?
What tone should your summary have?
Objective without personal opinions
Where should you write the word count?
Where should you write the word count?
In brackets at the end
What is the purpose of the first reading of the passage?
What is the purpose of the first reading of the passage?
Gain overall understanding of content
What should you ignore when identifying main points?
What should you ignore when identifying main points?
Examples, background details, opinions
If a question asks for a paragraph, how must you write your answer?
If a question asks for a paragraph, how must you write your answer?
In continuous sentences
What should you do if two points are similar during planning?
What should you do if two points are similar during planning?
Combine them or eliminate the weaker one
What should you do with your rough draft before submitting?
What should you do with your rough draft before submitting?
Cross it out with a clear line