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Writing Skills: Summarising — Study Plan

CBSE · Class 11 · English

A step-by-step study plan for Writing Skills: Summarising, CBSE Class 11 English: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Meaning and Purpose of Summarising, 2. Steps in Summarising, 3. Difference Between Note-making and Summarising.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 72 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Writing Skills: Summarising after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Summarising is the selection and paraphrasing of all important information.
  • It follows note-making.
  • A summary is usually one-third the length of the original passage.
  • Underline the important ideas.
  • Write the key points in shortened form.
  • Avoid examples, explanations, and repetition.
  • Note-making is for personal reference.
  • Summarising is for reporting to others.
  • Notes are shorter and more compressed.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Summarising is the same as note-making.

A summary should include every detail from the original passage.

A summary should be exactly one-third of the original in every case.

Memory Tips

Meaning of summarising

Summarising follows note-making

Importance of selecting only key points

Avoid examples, explanations, repetition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Writing Skills: Summarising for CBSE Class 11 English?
Key topics in Writing Skills: Summarising include Meaning and Purpose of Summarising, Steps in Summarising, Difference Between Note-making and Summarising, Using One Word for Many. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Writing Skills: Summarising for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 72 practice questions on Writing Skills: Summarising. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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