IGCSE-ESL Note Taking & Summary Making

What is the main focus of the tutorial video by Oxford Street Centre?

• How to do summary taking in IGCSE English as a second language paper 2

• How to do note-taking in IGCSE English as a second language paper 2

• How to bake an IGCSE-ESL cake

• How to build an IGCSE-ESL house

How many marks can you score for the note-taking question in IGCSE English as a second language paper 2?

• 5 marks

• 9 marks

• 11 marks

• 7 marks

In the note-taking section, what should you do after highlighting the keywords in each heading?

• Write full sentences

• Skip to the next question

• Take a break

• Look for a synonym in the passage

How much time should you spend on the note-taking question?

• 15 to 20 minutes

• 8 to 10 minutes

• 10 to 12 minutes

• 5 to 7 minutes

Are you allowed to copy your answers from the text for the note-taking question?

• Copy only the keywords

• Only copy the headings

• No, you cannot copy

• Yes, you can copy

Will you lose marks for misspelling, punctuation, and grammatical mistakes in the note-taking question?

• Only lose marks for punctuation

• Only lose marks for misspelling

• Yes, you will lose marks

• No, you will not lose marks

What should you write on each line for the note-taking question?

• One answer

• Multiple answers

• No answer

• Different answers

What is the last step in the note-taking question process?

• Read the instruction carefully

• Highlight the keywords

• Write full sentences

• Match the underlying words with their synonyms

How should you format your answers for the note-taking question?

• Create phrases

• Write full paragraphs

• Write in cursive

• Use emojis

Key points of the IGCSE-ESL note-taking video include: what the question contains, how to answer it, tips for achieving an ​ (a)  

• A-star
• outstanding life
• F-star
• elephant's memory