1. Mr Gordana Zalad WRITING A SUMMARY

2. What is a summary? A summary is a brief restatement – in your own words – of the contents of a passage.

3. The key features of a summary are: 1) It is shorter than the source ( a passage, an article, etc) 2) It repeats the ideas of the source in different phrases and sentences.

4. Steps in writing a summary 1) Read the article to be summarized. 2) Reread the article, identify the key points. 3) Make notes: write down the key points in your own words.

5. 4) Put points in order 5) Leave out unnecessary detail: eg. Lists, anecdotes 6) Write and edit your first draft – approximately ¼ the length of the original. 7) Ask questions 8) Write final draft

6. Remember: Do not rewrite the original piece Keep your summary short keeping within the word limit specified Use your own words

7. Refer to the main ideas Read with WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and HOW questions in mind Do not put in your opinion of the issue or topic discussed in the original piece. Write a well – constructed continuous paragraph. Refer to the main ideas Read with WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and HOW questions in mind Do not put in your opinion of the issue or topic discussed in the original piece. Write a well – constructed continuous paragraph.