PAPER 1- QUESTION 2:
SUMMARY
,QUESTION 2: SUMMARY
RUBRIC
Select only relevant information from all parts of the text.
Combine (synthesise) ideas clearly to suit the summary task.
Follow all instructions carefully.
Write in the correct register for the format.
Make sure the summary stands alone and makes sense by itself.
Keep the writing cohesive and well organised.
Use full, clear sentences (no fragments).
Show excellent language control and strong vocabulary.
Write smoothly with a polished style.
Make user ideas flow logically from one sentence to the next.
Stay within the word limit (going over loses marks).
Aim for writing that is clear, accurate, and mature.
Present a complete, well-crafted summary that meets the task fully.
Summary –Strategy
1. Read All Texts First
Skim all provided texts (Text 2A, 2B, etc.) to understand the general idea.
Do not annotate yet.
Identify the purpose of each text.
Ensure you read the first, middle, and last sentences of each paragraph when skimming.
Ask yourself:
o What is the main point?
o Who is the audience? (this helps with register)
2. Highlight Only Relevant Information
Focus only on ideas that answer the question directly.
Ignore:
o Repeated information
o Examples or stories (unless essential)
o Minor details or statistics
Tip: Highlight keywords such as impact, benefit, challenge, change, education, official.
3. Paraphrase as You Work
Never copy directly from the text — this loses marks.
Rewrite ideas in your own words by:
o Using synonyms (impact → influence / effect)
o Changing sentence structure
o Condensing ideas by removing unnecessary words
o Combining short sentences
4. Synthesise Information
Combine ideas from all texts into one paragraph.
Do not summarise each text separately.
Merge related ideas.
Use connectives to link ideas:
therefore, as a result, consequently, thus, additionally.
5. Write ONE Cohesive Paragraph
Start with a topic sentence that summarises the overall idea.
Middle sentences must combine all relevant points.
End with a concluding sentence (impact or outcome).
Use full, clear sentences.
Avoid lists.
Make ideas flow smoothly.
6. Follow Exam Instructions Exactly
Write only one paragraph.
@smartstudypro-stuvia
, Maximum 90 words.
Give the summary a title (title not included in word count).
Provide an exact word count at the end.
Use accurate language and appropriate register.
Include only relevant information.
7. Rubric Requirements (What Markers Look For)
To achieve high marks, you must:
Select only relevant information from all parts of the text.
Combine (synthesise) ideas clearly to suit the task.
Follow all instructions carefully.
Write in the correct register.
Ensure the summary stands alone and makes sense by itself.
Keep writing cohesive and well organised.
Use full sentences (no fragments).
Show strong vocabulary and excellent language control.
Write smoothly with polished style.
Make ideas flow logically from sentence to sentence.
Stay within the word limit (going over loses marks).
Present a complete, mature, well-crafted summary.
@smartstudypro-stuvia
SUMMARY
,QUESTION 2: SUMMARY
RUBRIC
Select only relevant information from all parts of the text.
Combine (synthesise) ideas clearly to suit the summary task.
Follow all instructions carefully.
Write in the correct register for the format.
Make sure the summary stands alone and makes sense by itself.
Keep the writing cohesive and well organised.
Use full, clear sentences (no fragments).
Show excellent language control and strong vocabulary.
Write smoothly with a polished style.
Make user ideas flow logically from one sentence to the next.
Stay within the word limit (going over loses marks).
Aim for writing that is clear, accurate, and mature.
Present a complete, well-crafted summary that meets the task fully.
Summary –Strategy
1. Read All Texts First
Skim all provided texts (Text 2A, 2B, etc.) to understand the general idea.
Do not annotate yet.
Identify the purpose of each text.
Ensure you read the first, middle, and last sentences of each paragraph when skimming.
Ask yourself:
o What is the main point?
o Who is the audience? (this helps with register)
2. Highlight Only Relevant Information
Focus only on ideas that answer the question directly.
Ignore:
o Repeated information
o Examples or stories (unless essential)
o Minor details or statistics
Tip: Highlight keywords such as impact, benefit, challenge, change, education, official.
3. Paraphrase as You Work
Never copy directly from the text — this loses marks.
Rewrite ideas in your own words by:
o Using synonyms (impact → influence / effect)
o Changing sentence structure
o Condensing ideas by removing unnecessary words
o Combining short sentences
4. Synthesise Information
Combine ideas from all texts into one paragraph.
Do not summarise each text separately.
Merge related ideas.
Use connectives to link ideas:
therefore, as a result, consequently, thus, additionally.
5. Write ONE Cohesive Paragraph
Start with a topic sentence that summarises the overall idea.
Middle sentences must combine all relevant points.
End with a concluding sentence (impact or outcome).
Use full, clear sentences.
Avoid lists.
Make ideas flow smoothly.
6. Follow Exam Instructions Exactly
Write only one paragraph.
@smartstudypro-stuvia
, Maximum 90 words.
Give the summary a title (title not included in word count).
Provide an exact word count at the end.
Use accurate language and appropriate register.
Include only relevant information.
7. Rubric Requirements (What Markers Look For)
To achieve high marks, you must:
Select only relevant information from all parts of the text.
Combine (synthesise) ideas clearly to suit the task.
Follow all instructions carefully.
Write in the correct register.
Ensure the summary stands alone and makes sense by itself.
Keep writing cohesive and well organised.
Use full sentences (no fragments).
Show strong vocabulary and excellent language control.
Write smoothly with polished style.
Make ideas flow logically from sentence to sentence.
Stay within the word limit (going over loses marks).
Present a complete, mature, well-crafted summary.
@smartstudypro-stuvia
