summarize?

What
pick out the most important points of an article to create a much shorter paragraph can be 1/10 of an article length. For example, if an article is 1000 words long, a summary may only need 100 words. Recounts the entire article and not a paragraph Skills required analyzing information distinguishing important from unimportant eleents translating large chunks of information into a few short cohesive sentences Types media fiction and non-fiction conversations meetings events

Why
shows if pupil fully understands the passage allows both teacher and student to monitor the understanding of the materia shows organizational structure of lesson or texts easier for readers to read if they don't want to know too many details skills most adults must be proficient in to be successful

When
meetings writing articles for newspapers, magazines, websites notes

Where
Working life School Social communication

How
read on for further explanations

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The biggest issues when students are asked to summarize:

They will: write down everything write down next to nothing write way too much don't write enough copy word for word
(adapted from http://www.readingquest.org/strat/summarize.html)

How to write a summary:

Step 1 Write notes in point form using keywords; this will make it easier to express the ideas in your own words. Highlight the main point as you read. Reread the text and make notes of the main points, leaving out examples, evidence etc. Step 2 Write the summary directly from your notes without re-reading the passage. Step 3 Refer back to the original to ensure that your summary is a true reflection of the writer's ideas.
(adapted from https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/)

Exercises Identify the Keypoints

Students can benefit using small amounts of time for study purposes. There are lots of small amounts of time that people overlook, such as traveling to and fro from school, or between classes. While these times can be used to relax and switched off, they can also be used more actively such as reading a chapter, solve a problem or revise for a test. These shorts study sessions are particularly useful for busy students.

Keypoints Identified
The main pieces of advice offered are: use small amounts of time for study small amounts of time are often overlooked this time can be used actively useful for busy students. Summary of Keypoints Busy students often overlook small amounts of time that can be actively used for study purposes.
(adapted from https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au)