SUMMARIZING

1. Psychologists have developed a number of suggestions for controlling anger. 2. A sense of humour can often defuse intense anger. 3. By finding something amusing in a situation, you can make tension crumble. 4. Physical exercise has also been effective in controlling anger. 5. Using the added physical strength that intense emotions produce can help to release some pressure. 6. Jogging, racquetball, hitting punching bags, and lifting weights are effective ways to use up physical energy. 7. Relaxation exercises have also been beneficial in controlling anger. 8. One type of relaxation exercise stresses tensing and relaxing muscles in various parts of your body: your arms, your legs, your feet, and even your nose and tongue. 9. Another relaxation exercise emphasizes deep breathing.

THIS IS ALL WE NEED FROM THE PASSAGE!!! 1. Psychologists have developed a number of suggestions for controlling anger. 2. A sense of humour can often defuse intense anger 4. Physical exercise has also been effective in controlling anger. 7. Relaxation exercises have also been beneficial in controlling anger. CAN WE REDUCE MORE?

OF COURSE WE CAN!!! 1. Psychologists have developed a number of suggestions for controlling anger. 2. A sense of humour can often defuse intense anger 4. Physical exercise has also been effective in controlling anger. 7. Relaxation exercises have also been beneficial in controlling anger. ANY FURTHER REDUCTION?

INDEED!!! 1. Psychologists have developed a number of suggestions for controlling anger. 2. A sense of humour. 4. Physical exercise. 7. Relaxation exercises. ANY FURTHER REDUCTION?

INDEED!!! 1. Psychologists have developed a number of suggestions for controlling anger. Can we replace phrase in italics with ONE VERB? 2. A sense of humour. 4. Physical exercise. 7. Relaxation exercises. NOW WRITE YOUR SUMMARY OF THE PASSAGE STARTING WITH: To control anger……………….

WELL DONE! Here is your summary of the passage: To control anger, psychologists suggest a sense of humour, physical and relaxation exercises. What a ‘massacre’!