summaries

Question 1

purpose

Answer 1

• the ability to write a shortened version of the original passage
• by the end there should be no unnecessary information
• should mirror the original in regards to factual content
• can not include our opinion or information that is not given

Question 2

how to tackle

Answer 2

• read the instructions (they are not negotiable)
• process instructions and then read the passage
• read the passage again and underline important information
• limit excess words by only using main ideas, remove examples, figures of speech, and unnecessary adjectives and adverbs
• use your own words

Question 3

point form

Answer 3

• each point must be a full and grammatical sentence
• points must make sense
• one idea per sentence
• do not repeat points already made

Question 4

fluent summary

Answer 4

• follow instructions on how many paragraphs are required
• coherent sentences, fluently connected with conjunctions and appropriate punctuation
• may me required to provide an appropriate title (do not however unless asked for, must be included in that word count)

Question 5

synthesising multiple passages

Answer 5

• follow the instructions

- focus clearly on the objective

Question 6

style (as a persona or within a specific context)

Answer 6

• full sentences
• 100 words or less
• provide an accurate word count
• use your own words

Question 7

style

Answer 7

• full sentences
• one coherent paragraph
• correct register
• 100 words or less
• accurate word count
• use own words

Question 8

style

Answer 8

• correct register (look at the context to form an appropriate register)
• formal or informal
• third person nouns
• no direct speech or quotations, write them in reported speech

Question 9

word count

Answer 9

• provide on in brackets at the end

- do not lie