📝 Summary schreiben im Englisch-Abitur - Aufbau & Regeln

Formulierungshilfen:

• "The article "[Title]" by [Author] deals with..."
• "In the speech "[Title]", [Speaker] argues that..."
• "The text is about..."
• "The author discusses the issue of..."

Linking Words für den Hauptteil:

• Reihenfolge: Firstly, secondly, finally / In the beginning, then, in the end
• Ergänzung: Furthermore, moreover, in addition, also
• Kontrast: However, on the other hand, in contrast
• Zusammenfassung: In summary, overall, to sum up

Formulierungshilfen für den Schluss:

• "The author concludes that..."
• "In the end, the text emphasizes..."
• "Finally, the speaker calls for..."

🔥 8 goldene Regeln

1. Simple Present verwenden! (Ausnahme: Vorvergangenheit → Past Perfect)
2. Keine Zitate! Fasse alles in eigenen Worten zusammen.
3. Keine eigene Meinung! Bleibe objektiv und neutral.
4. Keine Details! Nur Hauptaussagen und zentrale Argumente.
5. Chronologische Reihenfolge beibehalten (außer bei nicht-linearen Texten).
6. Indirekte Rede nutzen: "The author states that..." / "According to the text..."
7. Kurz und präzise: Maximal 1/3 der Originallänge (100-150 Wörter).
8. Eigene Worte: Paraphrasiere, kopiere nicht!

Beispiel:
❌ Falsch: "The author argued that social media was harmful."
✅ Richtig: "The author argues that social media is harmful."

📄 Originaltext (Auszug, 250 Wörter):

"Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have fundamentally changed the way teenagers communicate. While these platforms offer opportunities for self-expression and connection, they also create immense pressure to present a perfect life. Studies show that 60% of teenagers feel anxious about their online image. Cyberbullying, comparison culture, and the constant need for validation through likes and comments contribute to rising mental health issues among young people. Experts call for better digital literacy education and stricter age restrictions."

✅ Gute Summary (75 Wörter):

The article discusses the impact of social media on teenagers. The author argues that platforms like Instagram and TikTok enable self-expression but also create pressure to present a perfect life. According to the text, 60% of teenagers feel anxious about their online image. Furthermore, cyberbullying and comparison culture contribute to mental health problems. Finally, the author calls for better digital literacy education and stricter age restrictions.

❌ Schlechte Summary (Fehler markiert):

Social media is bad for teenagers. [Eigene Meinung!] The author says that "teenagers feel anxious" [Zitat!] because of Instagram and TikTok. I think this is true because I also use Instagram every day. [Eigene Erfahrung!] Experts want better education. [Zu kurz, keine Struktur!]

✅ Summary-Checkliste

• ☐ Einleitung mit Textsorte, Autor, Titel, Thema
• ☐ Hauptaussagen in eigenen Worten wiedergegeben
• ☐ Simple Present durchgehend verwendet
• ☐ Keine Zitate aus dem Originaltext
• ☐ Keine eigene Meinung eingebracht
• ☐ Keine Details oder Beispiele übernommen
• ☐ Chronologische Reihenfolge eingehalten
• ☐ Linking Words verwendet (firstly, furthermore, finally)
• ☐ Länge: ca. 1/3 des Originaltextes (100-150 Wörter)
• ☐ Indirekte Rede verwendet ("The author argues that...")