Summary question

Summary Writing

1. Summary Question Objectives: To understand the requirements of the summary question To learn how to rephrase sentences Apply this skill by answering a summary question

2. What is the Summary Question? A comprehension question where you have to derive points from a particular part of the text The answer should be written in your own words Word limit of 80 words should be adhered to.

3. Marks Distribution Content= 8 Language=7 ____________________ Total =15

4. Content There are 8 marks for this section. You are supposed to look for 8 points related to the question. This section is the easiest to score in as you can score full marks . All you have to do is get the points related to the question. Each point carries 1 mark with it.

5. How to stay within the word limit? Highlight 8 points Always number your points as you find them Allocate 10 words per point

6. Language Section 0- When you completely copy from the passage without changing anything 1-2: Wholesale copying but not a total transcript of the text 3-4: Many words and phrases are rephrased but there is still some copying 5-6: Mostly rephrased with some errors in grammar or sentence construction

7. Language Section 7: sustained and successful attempt at rephrasing and contains accurate language with minimum slips

8. Reading the question A question may have different parts. While reading, you should underline or highlight the question and number the parts.

9. How many parts do these questions have? Summarise the differences as well as the similarities between men and apes. A: Write a summary of the factors that make the Atakana Resort a suitable destination for families. A:

10. 4 Steps to Summary Writing Step 1: Draw a line just before and after the relevant section of text Step 2: Read the relevant section of text Step 3: Underline/Highlight the points you find and number them Step 4: Rephrase the point immediately along the margin in your own words.

11. Leave out the Following Details Repetitions Examples Quotations Elaborations *If the question asks you to summarise details and/or examples then you will have to decide which details or examples qualify to be main points.

12. Remember Vary your sentence structures If you are using author’s words, change sentence structure Punctuation, grammar and spelling errors should be minimised Check word limit Linking words should be used Use your own words as far as possible except for phrases that are difficult to substitute. Try not to lift sentences from the text must not be used

13. Activity Turn to the worksheet given to you Although he is always late for school and daydreams, he does exceptionally well for his tests. He scores well for all of his tests despite his late attendance and inattention during lessons. He is always daydreaming and coming late, however he still aces all his tests.

14. Question 2 Being an ex-prisoner, it was difficult for him to find someone who would hire him. Being an ex-prisoner it was challenging for him to find an employer. He was a prisoner; hence he found it challenging to find an employer. He was trying to find a job but it was difficult for he was an ex-prisoner. He had a criminal record; hence he found it difficult to get a job.

15. Question 3 Realising that he had forgotten to bring his textbook, James spent the entire day sleeping in the sick bay. James spent the whole day sleeping in the sick bay as he had left his textbook at home .