1、必修二 Unit 6 The Admirable Writing Workshop A Summary 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.It is important t
2、o 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 information her mis
3、sion 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 the ceremony the
4、 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 Para.3? (Para.3)
5、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 worldwide scientists to
6、 find a cure Tus method What do we know from Para.3? (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
7、drug to cure 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.4? (Para.4) Although Tu Youyou has won the Nobel Prize and become well-known, she is uninterested in fame and prefers to continue he
8、r 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. Quotes are not inc
9、luded 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 malaria? (Para.3) In 1
10、969, 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 their limited reso
11、urces? (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. Examples are not
12、 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 about what she le
13、arned 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, we dont. A summ
14、ary only provides facts and opinions from the original text. Conclusion What should we include and leave out in a summary? What to include What to leave out main points unnecessary details (quotes, examples, explanations) opinions of the summary writer Summarize the following paragraph with one sent
15、ence. 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 Summarize the fol
16、lowing 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 understand what a
17、 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 information her missi
18、on 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 achievements) En
19、ding (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 key information. A
20、void 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. Experts on child deve
21、lopment 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 be different cha
22、racters, 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 childrens brains.
23、 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 already has. “You w
24、ake 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. From 3 Idiots to
25、 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. Khans films have reached out to peopl
26、es 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 article be divided into? What does each part focus on? life befor
27、e 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 Christopher Reeves life is one that is almost impossible to imagi
28、ne from 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. Christopher Reeve is not only a superhero in the Superman film
29、s, 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 York the son of Franklin Reeve, a teacher and novelist, and Barbara Pitney, a journalist. He found his passion in acting and starred in his
30、 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 given the lead role in a Superman film. Summarize each part
31、 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 reputation for raising awareness for good causes. He visited si
32、ck 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 superman and worked with charity to help those in need. The
33、 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 those in need. Summarize each part in one or two sentences wi
34、th 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 off his horse in 1995 and he thought of ending his own life,
35、 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 programme returned to his film careerreturned to his charity workinspired peoplein illness Afte
36、r 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 his own life, but with the support of his wife, family and
37、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 the key information. (Para.6) Sadly, on 10 October, 2004, C
38、hristopher 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 superhero in the Superman films, but also a superhero in real l
39、ife. 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. A possible version of the summary for the whole article Unfor
40、tunately, 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 inspi
41、red people with illness. On 10 October, 2004, Christopher Reeve passed away. 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.)
