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GRADE 10 SUMMARY :EXAMPLE

ACTIVITY 1
SECTION B: SUMMARY WRITING

QUESTION 2
Your class has been given a Life Orientation project on the topic Fatigue. Your task
is to deliver a talk on how to cope with fatigue.
Read the passage (TEXT C) below and compile a list of SEVEN points for inclusion
in your talk.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. List the SEVEN points in full sentences in a single fluent paragraph in no more
than 90 words, using your OWN words.
2. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of your
summary.
TEXT C

How to cope with fatigue


According to Dr Debra Makoro, a Cape Town medical doctor, fatigue is a feeling of
constant tiredness that can last for days or even weeks. It is usually caused by
factors such as stress, depression, an unhealthy diet, too little or poor quality
sleep, or other lifestyle choices. ''People suffering from fatigue have low energy
levels and feel tired in both body and mind,'' says Dr Makoro.

One of the bad habits of people who suffer from fatigue is that they do not drink
enough water. This leaves the body dehydrated and leads to feelings of tiredness.
Drinks such as tea and coffee should not be taken to replace water as they contain
caffeine, a stimulant that keeps you awake, thereby affecting your sleep pattern.

Some people do not believe in eating breakfast, which is an important meal to start
the day. Skipping breakfast deprives the body of the fuel needed for energy. It is
important to keep one's energy levels constant. Eating small meals during the
course of the day, rather than three big meals, can help achieve this. One should
also ensure that one eats at least five portions of fruit and/or vegetables daily.

Worrying often keeps one awake and leads to feelings of tiredness. While a person
can get by with an average of eight hours of sleep, it is advisable to sleep for an
extra 30 minutes to an hour if one feels very tired. Instead of just lying in bed
worrying about something, one should de-stress by going to the gym, reading a book
or meditating.
[Adapted from Move! 10 December 2008]

TOTAL SECTION B: 10
MEMO

QUOTATIONS EXPECTED RESPONSE/ OWN WORDS


1 One of the bad habits of people 1 Drink plenty of water /Keep the body
who suffer from fatigue is that hydrated.
they do not drink enough water.
This leaves the body
dehydrated and leads to
feelings of tiredness
2 Drinks such as tea and coffee 2 Avoid drinks that contain caffeine and
should not be taken to replace stimulants which keep you awake.
water as they contain caffeine,
a stimulant that keeps you
awake,
3 Skipping breakfast deprives the 3 Eat breakfast (which is the most
body of the fuel needed for important meal of the day).
energy

4 Eating small meals during the 4 Keep energy levels constant by eating
course of the day, rather than small meals during the day/Eat small
three big meals, can keep one's meals during the day.
energy levels constant
5 One should also ensure that one 5 Eat five portions of fruit and
eats at least five portions of vegetables daily/Follow a healthy
fruit and/or vegetables daily. diet/Avoid an unhealthy diet
6 Worrying often keeps one 6 Get an average of eight hours'
awake and leads to feelings of sleep/Get enough sleep/Sleep enough.
tiredness. While a person can
get by with an average of eight
hours of sleep
7 one should de-stress by going to 7 Try to de-stress by exercising,
the gym, reading a book or reading or meditating/Avoid
meditating. stress/worry/worrying/depression/Find
ways to de-stress
MARKING THE SUMMARY:

Marking is on the basis of the inclusion of valid material and the exclusion
of invalid material.
The summary should be marked as follows:

• Mark allocation:
o 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)
o 3 marks for language
o Total marks: 10

• Distribution of language marks when candidate has not quoted


verbatim:
o 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
o 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
o 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks

• Distribution of language marks when candidate has quoted


verbatim:

o 6–7 quotations: award no language mark


o 1–5 quotations: award 1 language mark

NOTE:
• Word Count:
o Markers are required to verify the number of words used.
o Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of
words used or if the number of words used is indicated incorrectly. If the
word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the stipulated
upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary.

TOTAL SECTION B: 10
ACTIVITY 2: Complete this activity on your own
SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2

Cellphones have become a part of our everyday lives. Cellphone safety has
therefore become important. You have been asked to write a list of SEVEN
warnings and tips on cellphone safety for a flyer that will be distributed at
your school. Use the following passage to compile your list.

Read the passage (TEXT C) below and write a list of SEVEN main points for
inclusion in your list.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. List SEVEN points in full sentences, using not more than 70 words.
2. Your summary must be written in point form.
3. Number your sentences from 1 to 7.
4. Write only ONE point per sentence.
5. Use your OWN words as far as possible.
6. Indicate the total number of words you have used in brackets at the end of
your summary.

TEXT C

CELLPHONE SAFETY

There are more than 450 million cellphones in Africa today. Experts say that
the widespread use of cellphones is contributing to a worldwide revolution in
the economy, politics and society. However, nothing is a secret any longer,
especially with Internet enabled cellphones, because it is so easy to access
information from a mobile device.

In addition, there is the possibility of meeting people online who have evil
intentions. The dangerous consequences that come with cellphone usage
make it necessary for individual users of mobile devices to exercise care.
You need to be cautious about who you accept when you are on a cellphone
chat site. Do not use or send your personal information like your real name,
home address or telephone number. In order to protect your privacy, it is
wise to use a nickname or initials instead of your full name – you do not want
anyone knowing who you are.

When on a social network site like Facebook or Twitter, be careful about what
information you give out on your profile. Remember that sometimes the
person you become friends with on a social network may not be who they say
they are. Not everyone who is friendly is your 'friend'. Do not accept any
friend request from people you do not know.

Network providers and organisations, like the Film and Publications Board,
are now fully equipped to assist with problems that subscribers may
experience, like receiving unwanted or insulting texts.

Cellphones have many benefits, but Internet and cellphone safety must come
first.

[Adapted from Mail & Guardian, February 8 to14, 2013 and i magazine in City Press, 2
June 2013]

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

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