Summarizing Tips and Tricks

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sUMMARy

is a brief statement or restatement of main points, especially on a conclusion to a work (Dicitonary.com)

sUMMARIZING

or just summarize, is the act of giving a shorter version of a piece by only writing down the important parts.

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3-2-1 sTRATEGY

5 W's, 1 h

"Somebody Wanted but so then"

SAAC METHOD

First then finally

3-2-1 Strategy

3 – Most important facts you found out 2 – Interesting things you found 1 – Question you still have

It is commonly used by teachers to help understand their student's way of thinking to better their instructional method. It can also be used for critical thinking.

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This can be written for student takeaways from a lesson, but it can also have answers related to reading strategies.

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5 w's, I h

Also known as, What Who When Where Why How

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This strategy is beneficial in making a summary of stories and journal writing. It helps the reader understand by asking the crucial questions.

"Somebody Wanted but so then"

It is an excellent summary for stories Somebody: Who is the story about? Wanted: What does the main charter want? But: Identify a problem that the main character encountered. So: How does the main character solve the problem? Then: Tell how the story ends.

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SAAC METHOD

It is a useful technique for summarizing any kind of text (such as a story, an article, or a speech). This method is particularly helpful for those who are learning the format of a summary and need reminders to include the title and author's name. However, SAAC does not include clear guidance about what details to include, which some might find tricky.

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First then finally

This technique helps summarize events in chronological order. The three words represent the beginning, main action, and conclusion of a story, respectively:

First: What happened first? Include the main character and main event/action. Then: What key details took place during the event/action? Finally: What were the results of the event/action?

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Tips on Summarizing

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TIP 01:

Use the summarizing technqiues

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TIP 02:

Read the text before summarizing

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TIP 03:

Distinguish between the major and minor details

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TIP 04:

Keep it brief

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TIP 05:

Facts, not opinions.

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