Lesson revision 05/10/10

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SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER :

1. be objective

2. be complete (with all of the main ideas)

3. avoid little details and examples

4. use your own words

5. use transition words

So, you can start with a sentence which states the general idea or the topic. Then continue with main ideas from the text using your own words and some transition signals. That's it folks!

SAMPLE SUMMARY:

Getting a Dog

Before you get a dog you should consider a few things. First of all, dogs take up a lot of time and attention and they need space. Secondly, it is quite expensive to own a dog as their food and visits to the vet will cost money. Finally, you or other people around you might be allergic to dogs. (58 words)

QUESTION: Some people prefer to buy a dog while others choose to get one off the street or an animal shelter. If you wanted a dog where would you go?