Englisch KA. 1 Flashcards
What belongs into a summary?
- Introduction
- Main Body
- Conclusion
What belongs into the introduction of a summary?
type of text
title
author
published: in? when?
topic
statement of the overall content of the text
Not more than two sentences
What belongs into the main body of a summary?
Aspects
Reasons
Arguments
What is important when writing the main body of a summary?
Relevant aspects
Paraphrases (DON’T QUOTE)
No direct speech
Leave out non-relevant aspects
Simple present
Only a PART of the text needs to be summarized
What belongs into the conclusion of a summary?
End the text with a SHORT conclusion
How to prepare for a text-based summary?
- read
- highlight
- summarize
- logical order (can also be the same order as in the text)
How long should a summary be?
Usually a quarter of the og text
Never longer than a third of the text
What should you NOT do when writing a summary?
Do NOT include personal opinion
Do NOT use the word “I”
Do NOT express an opinion even if the text has a strong opinion
Examples for beginning of sentences
- In conclusion, the author mentions several aspects to show…
- As provided in the text…
- Aspects like… are especially important when considering…
What can one write instead of “to summarize” ?
to outline
to describe
to point out
to state
to illustrate
What colour does the democratic party have?
blue
What colour does the republican party have?
red
Which animal symbolizes the republican party?
elephant
Which animal symbolizes the democratic party?
donkey
What is the democratic parties stance on the government?
focus on community and social equality and responsibility
