Informing the World · Informational Writing

Summarizing Key Ideas

Learning to identify the main idea of a paragraph and supporting it with key details.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we distinguish between a major point and a minor detail in a text?
  2. 2Why is it important to use our own words when summarizing information?
  3. 3How does a summary help a reader understand a long text quickly?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing (Information) - P3
Level: Primary 3
Subject: English Language
Unit: Informing the World
Period: Informational Writing

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