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14.2.1 Summarising: Argumentative texts (Grade appropriate text)
English · Grade 9 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Main points in an argumentative text
- Outlines and summaries written in own words
What you will be able to do
- pick out the main points discussed in a text
- organise an outline of points into a coherent whole
- summarise a text correctly in their own words
- realise the importance of good summary writing skills
Key questions
“How do we write summaries?”
“Why should we learn good summary writing skills?”
Lessons
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Finding the main points
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSeparate the claim and main points of an argumentative text from its supporting detail.
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Writing the summary in your own words
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizTurn an outline of points into a clear summary, then revise it for clarity.