Summarising: Telling People the Short Version
Ever been telling a really long story and you had to hurry it up because you were running late? Or whatever? Well, when you start with the long version of the story, then switch to the shorter version, you are SUMMARISING! Well done! Question: Can you think of what it is you do differently in the short version than in the long version? What changes?
Here, you'll discover what changes are generally made, how to make them and learn a few tricks to help make your life easier.
Here, you'll discover what changes are generally made, how to make them and learn a few tricks to help make your life easier.
Summarising Activity
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks3/english/reading/summarising/activity/