Critical Reading and Synthesis · Reading Comprehension

The Summary Challenge

Synthesizing large amounts of information into concise and accurate paraphrases.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we distinguish between essential arguments and illustrative padding?
  2. 2What is lost and what is gained when we translate complex jargon into everyday language?
  3. 3How can a writer maintain the original meaning while significantly altering sentence structure?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Summary Writing - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: Critical Reading and Synthesis
Period: Reading Comprehension

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