Revision - IGCSE

When summarising, you should use your own words

• True - paraphrasing is essential, though you can use key words

• False - you can just copy main ideas from the original text.

In a summary, you must add your opinion about the text as a conclusion.

• True, otherwise a summary is not complete.

• False, you must not add any extra information or ideas

You must not include quotations from the original text.

• True. Only paraphrasing is allowed.

• False, you might include a limited number of quotations.

  
  

How many ideas can you identify in the text approximately? (summary writing )

• 2-3

• 4-5

• 6-7

• 10-12

Directed writing/extended response:

What does "VARPF" stand for?

• Vocabulary

  Accuracy

  Reading

  Pronunciation

  Formation

• Voice

  Audience

  Register

  Purpose

  Format

• Variety

  Article

  Report

  Prompt

  Formality

• View

  Alliteration

  Repetition

  Punctuation

  Foreshadowing

Directed Writing - What do you need to pay attention to when reading the task?

• Who you are writing to (audience)

• What you are writing (text type)

• Why you are writing (purpose)

• Why you are writing (purpose)

Writing a journal - Which of these features should you use?

• rethorical questions

• idioms and colloquial language

• 5 W's

• Anecdotes, humour, emotive language

Writing a journal - How should you start?

• By writing "Dear...,"

• By writing the date

• By greeting the audience

What do you include in a journal?

• a record of events

• your opinion on something

• relevant information

Which point of view should you use in a journal?

• first person

• third person