Day 13: Summary Writing

Lesson Objective:

•  Identify common introductory phrases for summary writing, practicing correcting weak phrases.
  ·         Understand purpose and variation in summary reminder phrases, practicing correcting weak phrases
•  Identify strengths and weakness in sample summary texts.

[5 min] Small Group Discussion 

1. What are three ways that we can integrate sources into our papers?
2. What do the terms “in-text citation” and “references” and “bibliography” mean?
3. When, if ever, do you need to summarize for work within your own field?

[20 min] PART I Starting a Summary 9:00-9:20

Open up the SUMMARY WRITING PPT for today and follow along as we begin with a discussion on getting started to summary writing.  Slides 1-10 will relate to this topic and will cover Pre-writing strategies and first sentence examples. You will also need to access: INTRODUCTION STATEMENT WORKSHEET

[20 min] Body and Concluding a Summary 9:20-9:40

Slides 11-15 will discuss structures and features that are often found within the body and conclusion of a summary. Stop on Slide 15 and refer to the handout. You should complete TASK 8 in pairs/groups. We will then discuss possible answers as a class.


[Time Permitting...]
[10 min] Summary Assignment 9:40-9:50
Stop on slide 20 while I explain the directions to your first upcoming assignment and how it will fit into the bigger picture of what we plan to do with Unit 2. Please open assignment directions and pay attention as I go over the main learning objectives for this Unit.

Homework: Check course syllabus to see when Unit 1 Diagnostic Revisions are due! 

Lesson Materials:
SUMMARY WRITING PPT
TABLE 18: HIGH FREQUENCY REPORTING VERBS
SUMMARY WRITING HANDOUT

Optional Activity (5-10 min):
Review Speaking "Game"