Summary and comparison

What you'll learn

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   Imagine you read a long story about a girl who moves to a new school. The summary is like a short trailer that tells you the most important bits without all the details.

2. 2

   What does a summary do?

3. 3

   Let's summarise this short paragraph together: 'Tom woke up late. He missed the bus. He ran to school and got there just as the bell rang.'

4. 4

   Which is the best summary of this story? 'Sara planted a seed. She watered it every day. After a week, a tiny green shoot appeared.'

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   Comparing two summaries helps you see which one is better. A good summary is short, clear, and includes only the most important ideas.

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   Which of these is a good summary of 'The cat sat on the mat. The dog barked at the cat. The cat ran away.'?

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   Drag the words to build a short summary of this text: 'Lily found a map. She followed it to a big tree. Under the tree was a box of gold coins.'

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   What makes a good summary when comparing two options?