1、必修二 Unit 6 The Admirable (9) 高一年级 英语 Writing Workshop A Summary (1) Whats true about summary writing? 1.A summary should include all the main and supporting information. 2.A summary should leave out unnecessary details like examples and explanations. 3.You can add your own opinions in a summary. 4.I
2、t is important to use your own words in the summary. Read the summary of “A Medical Pioneer” and answer the following questions. What is each paragraph mainly about? personal information her mission and research her attitude towards fame Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 the Nobel Prize Award personal inf
3、ormation her mission and research her attitude towards fame the Nobel Prize Award Match the correct focus with each paragraph. What do we know from Para.1? (Para.1) On 7 December, 2015, Tu Youyou was awarded a Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin, a life-saving drug for malaria. the time of
4、the ceremony the reason for the prize what artemisinin is What do we know from Para.2? (Para.2) Tu Youyou majored in medicine in university and later studied Chinese medicine with experts in the field. Tu Youyous major in university Tu Youyous further study in her early career What do we know from P
5、ara.3? (Para.3) In 1969, Tu Youyou was given the mission to set up a team to find a cure for malaria. When worldwide scientists failed to find a cure using modern chemicals, Tu Youyou turned to Chinese herbs for help. the time when she was given the mission what the mission is the failure of worldwi
6、de scientists to find a cure Tus method (Para.3) Despite their limited resources and hundreds of failed experiments, they found a possible chemical. In order to test the medicine, Tu Youyou and her team tested the medicine on their own bodies. They finally discovered the most effective drug to cure
7、the disease. their limited resources and many failed experiments the test on themselves the discovery of the most effective drug What do we know from Para.3? What do we know from Para.4? (Para.4) Although Tu Youyou has won the Nobel Prize and become well-known, she is uninterested in fame and prefer
8、s to continue her research. Tus having no interest in fame Tus willingness to continue her research What did Tu Youyou say when she accepted the award? (Para.1) On 7 December, 2015, Tu Youyou was awarded a Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin, a life-saving drug for malaria. We dont know. Qu
9、otes are not included in a summary. Can we find some examples of experts who Tu Youyou studied Chinese medicine from? (Para.2) Tu Youyou majored in medicine in university and later studied Chinese medicine with experts in the field. No, we cant. Examples are not included in a summary. What is malari
10、a? (Para.3) In 1969, Tu Youyou was given the mission to set up a team to find a cure for malaria. When worldwide scientists failed to find a cure using modern chemicals, Tu Youyou turned to Chinese herbs for help. We dont know. Explanations are not included in a summary. Are there any examples of th
11、eir limited resources? (Para.3) Despite their limited resources and hundreds of failed experiments, they found a possible chemical. In order to test the medicine, Tu Youyou and her team tested the medicine on their own bodies. They finally discovered the most effective drug to cure the disease. No.
12、Examples are not included in a summary. Are there any examples of how famous Tu Youyou is? (Para.4) Although Tu Youyou has won the Nobel Prize and become well-known, she is uninterested in fame and prefers to continue her research. No. Examples are not included in a summary. What did Tu Youyou say a
13、bout what she learned from her research? (Para.4) Although Tu Youyou has won the Nobel Prize and become well-known, she is uninterested in fame and prefers to continue her research. We dont know. Quotes are not included in a summary. Do we know some opinions of the summary writer in the summary? No,
14、 we dont. A summary only provides facts and opinions from the original text. Conclusion What to include What to leave out main points unnecessary details (quotes, examples, explanations) opinions of the summary writer What should we include and leave out in a summary? Summarize the following paragra
15、ph with one sentence. As technology develops, many digital learning tools have come into our lives and changed the way we learn. For example, we can now learn a foreign language with apps on our smartphones or software on our computers. Digital learning tools have changed the way we learn. example S
16、ummarize the following paragraph with one sentence. By learning a foreign language, you can gain a better understanding of your own culture. Irish language expert Benny Lewis explained this idea with an interesting metaphor (隐喻): “Trying to understand your own culture from within is like trying to u
17、nderstand what a bus is like if youve only ever inside it. If you want the bigger picture, you need to get off that bus and examine it from the outside.” You can gain a better understanding of your own culture by learning a foreign language. explanation How is this summary structured? personal infor
18、mation her mission and research her attitude towards fame The original text The summary the Nobel Prize Award Part I (para.1) Part II (para.2) Part III (para.3-4) Part IV (para.5) Para.1 Para.2 Para.3 Para.4 How do we structure a summary of a person s life? Body part (the process of how to make the
19、achievements) Ending (attitudes towards the achievements) The original text The summary Beginning (a brief introduction like achievements and education) Tips How can we write a summary for an article? Read the text and divide it into parts. Summarize each part in one or two sentences covering the ke
20、y information. Avoid including quotes, examples and explanations. Avoid adding your own ideas. Use linking words where necessary. Summarize the following paragraph with one sentence. Role-playing, in which a child pretends to be another person in an activity, can benefit children in many ways. Exper
21、ts on child development believe that role-playing can increase the connections in childrens brains that help them learn. For example, when children act out a story, it enables them to develop their oral language skills. Childrens social skills can also be developed. As they dress up and pretends to
22、be different characters, they learn about cooperation and sharing. explanation example explanation explanation Summarize the following paragraph with one sentence. Role-playing can benefit children in many ways. Experts on child development believe that role-playing can increase the connections in c
23、hildrens brains. Childrens social skills can also be developed. Role-playing can increase the connections in childrens brain and also develop childrens social skills. Summarize the following paragraph with one sentence. Most of us have dreamed about changing the world. And Indian star Aamir Khan alr
24、eady has. “You wake up in the morning and you read the papers about injustice and you really want to do something about it,” the 52-year-old actor and filmmaker said in an interview with Women in the World. “Then I realized I should do what I know best, which is storytelling.” So thats what he did.
25、From 3 Idiots to Dangal and Secret Superstar, Khans films have reached out to peoples hearts, trying to transform minds. examples quote Summarize the following paragraph with one sentence. Most of us have dreamed about changing the world. And Indian star Aamir Khan already has. From 3 Idiots to Dang
26、al and Secret Superstar, Khans films have reached out to peoples hearts, trying to transform minds. Aamir Khan has changed our world as his films have reached out to peoples hearts, trying to transform minds. Write a summary for the article “The Superhero Behind Superman”. How many parts can the art
27、icle be divided into? What does each part focus on? life before the accident a superhero in real life his death Part I (para.1) Part II (para.2-3) Part III (para.4-5) Part IV (para.6) general introduction Summarize each part in one or two sentences with the key information. (Para.1) The story of Chr
28、istopher Reeves life is one that is almost impossible to imaginefrom a wildly successful Hollywood career, to the horror of life-threatening injury; Reeve experienced both. Thus, not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films, but he is also regarded as a superhero to many in real life. C
29、hristopher Reeve is not only a superhero in the Superman films, but also a superhero in real life. Summarize each part in one or two sentences with the key information. (Para.2) Reeve was born on 25 September, 1952 in New Yorkthe son of Franklin Reeve, a teacher and novelist, and Barbara Pitney, a j
30、ournalist. He found his passion in acting and starred in his first school play at the age of eight. Although he believed he would only ever act on stage, Reeve tried out for, and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film. Reeve starred in his first school play at eight and was eventually
31、 given the lead role in a Superman film. Summarize each part in one or two sentences with the key information. (Para.3) Reeve starred in four Superman films from 1979 to 1987. He realised that his roles in these films had given him the opportunity to be a real-life superman, and he soon gained a rep
32、utation for raising awareness for good causes. He visited sick children in hospitals and worked with organisations such as Save the Children, speaking out about health, education and child protection to help those most in need. After he starred in several Superman films, he decided to be a real-life
33、 superman and worked with charity to help those in need. The summary of Part II Reeve starred in his first school play at eight and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film. After starring in several Superman films, he decided to be a real-life superman and worked with charity to help t
34、hose in need. Summarize each part in one or two sentences with the key information. (Para.4) in 1995 disaster struck Reeve. was thrown off his horseso severethought of ending his own lifethe ongoing support of his wife, family and friendsfound the will to live again. Unfortunately, Reeve was thrown
35、off his horse in 1995 and he thought of ending his own life, but with the support of his wife, family and friends, he finally found the will to live again. Summarize each part in one or two sentences with the key information. (Para.5) undertook an intense exercise programmereturned to his film caree
36、rreturned to his charity workinspired peoplein illness. After undertaking an intense exercise programme, Reeve finally returned to his film career and charity work and inspired people with illness. The summary of Part III Unfortunately, Reeve was thrown off his horse in 1995 and he thought of ending
37、 his own life, but with the support of his wife, family and friends, he finally found the will to live again. After undertaking an intense exercise programme, Reeve finally returned to his film career and charity work and inspired people with illness. Summarize each part in one or two sentences with
38、 the key information. (Para.6) Sadly, on 10 October, 2004, Christopher Reeve passed away. He will always be remembered as a superhero in more ways than one. On 10 October, 2004, Christopher Reeve passed away. A possible version of the summary for the whole article Christopher Reeve is not only a sup
39、erhero in the Superman films, but also a superhero in real life. Reeve starred in his first school play at eight and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film. After starring in several Superman films, he decided to be a real-life superman and worked with charity to help those in need. U
40、nfortunately, Reeve was thrown off his horse in 1995 and he thought of ending his own life, but with the support of his wife, family and friends, he finally found the will to live again. After undertaking an intense exercise programme, Reeve finally returned to his film career and charity work and i
41、nspired people with illness. On 10 October, 2004, Christopher Reeve passed away. A possible version of the summary for the whole article What we learn today What to include and what to leave out in a summary How to structure a summary of a persons life How to write a summary for an article of a persons life Homework Write your own version of the summary for the article “The Superhero Behind Superman”. Edit your summary with your partner. (See P90 for Peer Editing Sheet.)
