Summarizing is how we take larger text to be shorter text with pay attention to the gist, keywords, main ideas, and supporting points.

SUMMARIZING

Summarizing in fiction and non fiction

Fiction :•Novel•Short Story•Lyric of song•Poem

Non Fiction :• Newspaper• Magazine• Biography• School

Handbook

What usually happens

when we summarizing ???

• Write down everything• Write down next to

nothing• Make complete sentences• Write way too much• Don’t write enough• Copy word for word

What Should We Do ???Put out main ideas

Focus on key details

Use keywords and phrases

Break down the larger ideas

Write only enough to convey the gist

Text succinct but complete notes

We must be :

• Active listeners• Good readers• Responsible researchers• Efficient writers