Summary Writing
CSEC ENGLISH STUDENTS!!!!!!!!
What is Summary writing?
Summary writing is basically rewriting a
piece of literature but in fewer words.
Literally just getting to the point.
Do’s and Don’ts in summary writing
Do’s
Don’ts
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Must be clear and concise
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Never include your own opinion
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Must contain main points
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Do not add to the piece of literature
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Must stick to the author’s tone
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Do not include
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Only involve necessary information
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Use your own words
The Author’s tone
Positive
Negative
Neutral
-In favor of
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Against
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Uncommitted
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Agreeing with
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-Disagreeing with
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-Objective
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-Sympathetic towards
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-Unbiased
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- Enthusiastic
- Unsympathetic
Towards
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-Encouraging
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- Opposing
-Impartial
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Optimistic
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- Rejecting
-Balance
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- Pessimistic
Example of a story