Summary Writing
English Language
Summary Writing starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Read the following passage and write a one-sentence summary:
"Lions are large, powerful cats that live in Africa and parts of Asia. They are known for their strength and live in groups called prides. Lions hunt together and are at the top of the food chain."
Read the following passage and write a summary in two sentences:
"The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of running up to 70 miles per hour. It uses its speed to catch prey in the grasslands of Africa."
What is a summary?
What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?
What is the main difference between a summary and a review?
What is the main idea of a text?
What is the main purpose of summary writing in academic studies?
What should you do if you are unsure whether to include a detail in your summary?
What should you do if you do not understand a part of the text you are summarizing?
What should you do if you find too many details in the text when summarizing?
Why is it important to avoid copying sentences directly from the original text when writing a summary?
Why is it important to identify the main idea before writing a summary?
Why is it important to use your own words in a summary?
Why should you avoid using the same phrases as the original text in your summary?
