5 Steps To Summarize JAMB Novel- “In Dependence”

In this article, we shall be discussing some useful steps to summarize JAMB Novel “In dependence” which will be used in Use of English test for 2018 JAMB exam .
But first, we need to clear the air on whether or not JAMB will repeat the novel (In dependence) in 2018 JAMB . JAMB usually repeat their novels atleast for a minimum of two years. And as at the last we checked, the book “In dependence” was introduced by JAMB in 2017.
Therefore, going back into history, as it’s the custom of JAMB, JAMB “In dependence” will be used for 2018 JAMB exams.
However, to make the book “In dependence” much more easier for our students to understand, we have put together Five (5) steps to help you summarize JAMB novel “In dependence”.
How To Summarize JAMB Novel “In dependence”
You may not had the protagonist’s character or qualities, but for every other character in the book, you would find atleast one that you would relate to. And that is the very first steps;
1. Finding A character You Can Relate With
You may be wondering how to go about this. Well this is how; If you are reading this book, knowing that you would definitely answers questions on it in your JAMB examination. You would have to read this book more than once.
So, at your first reading, you should enjoy the story, savour the characters’ joys and sorrow and just get lost in the story. It is during this time that you find a character you would relate with; one that would easily understand the story through.
See the story through the character’s eye. Understand the happenings through this your choiced character.
2. Read The Book Again
This is the time when you take note of the details, the characters’ names, ages, classes, life conditions, pains, sorrows, joys, hobbies, crushes, insecurity and so on. Other details you may want to take note of are the characters’ parents’ occupations, the names of the different principals mentioned, the teachers; who said what and why, and lastly, who was related to who and how.
3. Record The Details
Now, of course, we don’t mean record every single details in the book out! what we only mean is that you get a neat book and write down most of the details that you would not easily remember if asked once woken from your sleep.
Also, never make the mistake of taking any details as inconsequential or ‘not important’ because from the past experiences. It is the details that are considered ‘unimportant’ that JAMB mostly focuses on.
A good example being the name of Efua Coker’s former principal (Mrs obange) or the snack seller’s name (Mama Silifat)
4. Examine Yourself
After recording the details, you examine yourself. Ask yourself questions from the book. Preferably, flip to the last two pages of the book and answer the questions asked there. Then, most importantly, get your copy of JAMB past questions in English and answer the questions asked on the book.
5. Summarize
This is the last part where, after carrying out the above stated steps. You sit yourself down, get an exercise book and write down everything you remember and have found out to be relevant, in line with the past questions you have already gone through.
Do this chapter by chapter: this way, it is much more understandable when going through it on the day of your examination.
That is all about this article. We hope it has really helped you to summarize JAMB Novel “InDependence” effectively.
Best of Luck!!!