Summarizing
B1 Lesson 4: Main Points Only
Goal:
Take a big paragraph and shrink it down to one short sentence (The Summary).
1. Key Vocabulary
Summary
សេចក្តីសង្ខេប (Short version)
Main Point
ចំណុចសំខាន់ (Important idea)
Shrink
ធ្វើឱ្យខ្លី (Make smaller)
Detail
សេចក្តីលម្អិត (Small info)
2. The Shrink Ray
A summary is like using a shrink ray. Keep the main object, lose the extra space.
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SUMMARY
Keep the Who and What. Delete the small details.
3. Keep or Cut?
Read the paragraph. See what we keep (Yellow) and what we cut (Line).
Sleep is essential for health. For example, many people sleep 8 hours. It helps your body repair itself. Also, cats sleep a lot. It also helps you focus.
Summary: Sleep is essential because it repairs your body and helps you focus.
4. Choose the Best Summary
Text: "Exercise is good for your heart. Running, swimming, and walking make your heart stronger. Doctors say you should exercise 30 minutes a day to stay healthy."
Which is the best summary?