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The general guidelines for writing a summary are to first read the question and text to understand the topic and key points to look for. Second, read the introductory words given to understand the point of view and tense. Third, mark the portion of the text required for the summary. Fourth, identify 10-12 key points from the passage. Fifth, edit the draft summary into a single paragraph using a grid technique if needed. Sixth, write the final summary in one paragraph using the introductory words. Seventh, note the number of words used including the introductory words and adhere to any word limit. The document provides steps for locating key points, structuring a summary in one paragraph, and ensuring it fits the required

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LESSON 3 - SUMMARY WRITING - Page 8

The general guidelines for writing a summary are to first read the question and text to understand the topic and key points to look for. Second, read the introductory words given to understand the point of view and tense. Third, mark the portion of the text required for the summary. Fourth, identify 10-12 key points from the passage. Fifth, edit the draft summary into a single paragraph using a grid technique if needed. Sixth, write the final summary in one paragraph using the introductory words. Seventh, note the number of words used including the introductory words and adhere to any word limit. The document provides steps for locating key points, structuring a summary in one paragraph, and ensuring it fits the required

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUMMARY

MARKING SCHEME:

CONTENT POINT 10
Question
31

LANGUAGE 5

STEPS:

STEP Read the question to understand the TOPIC(S) of the summary and to know exactly
1 what points to look for in the text.

STEP Read the 10 INTRODUCTORY words given. The Topic(s) Will Tell You
2 What to Look For

The writer’s aim was to show that humans are the …..

Point of view Tense

STEP MARK OUT the specified portion of the text required for the summary.
3

STEP Read and pick out a minimum of 10 – 12 POINTS in the passage.


4

STEP Edit your draft and write in one paragraph in the space given.
5 (You may use the GRID Technique)

STEP Write out the final version of your summary in ONE paragraph.
6 (Begin the summary with the 10 INTRODUCTORY WORDS given.)

STEP Write the number of words you have used including the 10 introductory words.
7 (Adhere to the 130 word limit.)

 POINTS must be written in sequence. [Narrative Texts]


 The meaning of the sentences MUST MAKE SENSE in order to be
awarded 1 Mark.
 Do not start writing until you have located a MINIMUM of 10 POINTS

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