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Reading Comprehension Using Context
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your grammar, reading, writing
Choose an
article from one of these sites:
US News
USA Today - Technology News
The Guardian
Time Magazine
Newsweek
Summarize it according to
these guidelines:
Guidelines for Summarizing:
1. The first sentence should state the author's name, title of article and
purpose for writing the article.
2. Use the present tense when writing about someone else's work.
3. Write one sentence only for every idea the author has written.
4. Use connectors to join the ideas together. (However, Therefore, In addition, Thus, Because, As a result…..)
5. Include the main point, the supporting points and finally the conclusion.
6. Make sure to preserve the author’s meaning and tone.