Composition: Summarizing in a specified number of sentences. - SS1 English Lesson Note

What is Summarizing?

Summarizing is the process of reducing a text to its main points. This can be done by identifying the main ideas of the text, and then writing a brief overview of those ideas.

How to Summarize in a Specified Number of Sentences?

• Read the text carefully and identify the main ideas.

Write a brief overview of the main ideas, using your own words.

Keep your summary concise and to the point.

Make sure your summary is accurate and reflects the main points of the text.

Tips for Summarizing:

Read the text carefully and identify the main ideas.

• Write a brief overview of the main ideas, using your own words.

Keep your summary concise and to the point.

Make sure your summary is accurate and reflects the main points of the text.

Practice summarizing different types of texts.

Examples of Summaries: Summary of a news article, Summary of a book, Summary of a movie