Summary Task II.

Dear students,

The second summary taks is on. You can read the text in link below, just click on the title of the article.
Try to write a brief summary, most of your summaries were very long; you should also pay attention to spelling, word order and verb pattern. I hope you enjoy the reading.

I look forward to reading your new summaries. They are due on Wednesday November 10th.

Text to summarize: "Great films that aren't really about Canada"

Summary techniques.

I enclose some hints regarding summarizing texts.

Hints for summarising written text

• Read the original text thoroughly to make sure that you understand its overall meaning.
   
• Be aware that sometimes you might have to 'read between the lines' in order to pick up 'hidden' information.
   
• Use a dictionary or ask someone who knows to help you find the meaning of any unfamiliar words.
   
• Underline or highlight the main points of the text, ignoring any unnecessary facts, descriptions or opinions. Make a note of the most important details - you could even draw a diagram or use pictures if this helps.
   
• Summarise by linking together the key points using sentences or paragraphs as appropriate. If images provide additional meaning then these can also be included in your summary.
   
• If you are shortening a very long text then it may be useful to summarise under headings or sub-headings.
   
• Read your draft to make sure that you haven't lost the overall point of the original information. Make amendments to your draft as necessary.

Remember!

• A written summary should be a brief, 'easy to read' version of a longer piece of writing.
   
• It must contain the main points of the original text and it should be written in your own words. Don't just copy out 'chunks' of the original version.
   
• You should write your summary using correct grammar, punctuation and sentences.
   
• A summary does not need to contain information, descriptions or opinions that do not support the general meaning of the text.

29 September. Summary.Bachillerato 1.

Dear students,

I enclose the link for the first text I would like you to summarise.
Deadline:  13th October.
 It is expected to include 100-120 words.

Here is the link for the text, you can read it and listen to it. Text Awards