teaching kids one of the skills in summarizing- the skill of condensing

1. Summarizing like a pro! - The Art of Condensing
MsAnis Yew’ version, with parts edited from the web and Longman Essential. For classroom use.
Replace these phrases with a word.
1. To be on time- ____________________________
2. Put off until a later date- ____________________
3. Once a year- _________________________
4. Without any delay - _______________________
5. Very seldom- _______________________
6. Over and over again- ___________________
7. With great care- ______________________
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Shorten these sentences by replacing the phrases in bold with a word.
1. A new player was sent into the field at half-time to take the place of the injured player.
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2. The teacher told the students to line up at the field and do fifty jump-squats because they
were caught cheating in the exam.
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3. Mother treatedAinaat her favouriterestaurant and bought her an expensive mountain bike
after her graduation.
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4. After dinner, Fikripicked up the used glasses and plates then wiped the table.
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2. Summarizing like a pro! - The Art of Condensing
MsAnis Yew’ version, with parts edited from the web and Longman Essential. For classroom use.
Use reported speech to summarize the following paragraphs.
“I want to know right now what you did to my
book!” he shouted at Brina.
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The doctor emerged from the room. “Sorry, we have
tried our best to save your husband. We couldn’t
have done more,” he said. The doctor lifted his
hands and let them drop. “I’m so sorry…”
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Jake stood still and stared into her eyes. “I cannot do
this anymore. I tried but this relationship can’t
work. I’m sorry, between you and me, it’s over.”
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Dr. Ada looked at the members of the conference
and spoke, “This new medicine is easily digested,
and it does not disturb your stomach. Moreover, this
breakthrough medicine will kill bacteria three times
faster.”
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John took a deep breath and said, “Anna, from the
moment I set eyes on you, I knew you were the
answer to my prayers, you’re my strength, my
dream… Anna, I love you.”
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3. Summarizing like a pro! - The Art of Condensing
MsAnis Yew’ version, with parts edited from the web and Longman Essential. For classroom use.

4. Summarizing like a pro! - The Art of Condensing
MsAnis Yew’ version, with parts edited from the web and Longman Essential. For classroom use.
Categorize the following words. Use the dictionary to help you.
8. Chrysanthemum, hyacinth, lilies, carnation - ____________________________
9. Burgers, french fries, nuggets- ____________________
10. Artichoke, beet, asparagus, cauliflower- _________________________
11. Wedges, stilettos, pumps - _______________________
12. Cleaver, zester, corer- _______________________
13. Panama, beanie, fedora, beret- ___________________
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Shorten these sentences by replacing the phrases in bold with a word or a phrase.
5. Mother put my sister into the passenger’s seat and took her to the school.
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6. After breakfast, Joe picked up all the dirty clothes, put his favourite detergent in the
washing machine and turned the machine on.
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7. Fonda sliced the ham thinly, heated the oil on the pan, grilled the chicken and
seasoned the salad for dinner.
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5. Summarizing like a pro! - The Art of Condensing
MsAnis Yew’ version, with parts edited from the web and Longman Essential. For classroom use.
Use reported speech to summarize the following paragraphs.
“You need to eat more vegetables and fruits,
take oat too; it’s good for your digestion,” said
Lisa to him.
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The teacher marched into the classroom. “I can’t
believe you did it again, Syah! How many times
should I tell you not to take park your bicycle
near my car? Now, who’s going to pay for the
scratches?!”
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Hyung smiled from ear to ear as he patted his
son’s shoulder. “I am so happy to see you in
your graduation robe, son. You deserve this,
you are hardworking, determined and an
honest man. I am proud of you.”
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Dr. Ada placed the medicine on the table and
said to the patient, “Take this pill twice a day,
before meal, and take this cough syrup three
times a day after meal.”
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