Writing a Summary (Grade 12 NSC Matric English FAL): Flashcards
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What is a summary?
What is a summary?
Condensed version of text focusing on most important ideas
How many points in NSC summary?
How many points in NSC summary?
Exactly seven distinct, relevant points
Typical word limit for NSC summary
Typical word limit for NSC summary
80-90 words
Must summary use your own words?
Must summary use your own words?
Yes, rephrase ideas to show understanding
Should summary include personal opinions?
Should summary include personal opinions?
No, maintain objectivity and stay neutral/factual
Format for NSC summary writing
Format for NSC summary writing
Continuous sentences in paragraph, not bullet points
Three common summary mistakes
Three common summary mistakes
Copying text, irrelevant details, exceeding word limit
What to focus on in summary
What to focus on in summary
Main ideas/core concepts related to question only
How to show word count in summary
How to show word count in summary
Write exact count in brackets at end
What to ignore when summarising
What to ignore when summarising
Examples, background details, opinions (unless relevant)