ACADEMIC ENGLISH IIIClass 5

March 20, 2013

Today• Summarizing

Summary

A shortened or condensed version of something

- a text, a conversation, an event, etc.

The purpose is to share the main ideas.

Summaries keep the same tone as the original

- They do not contain opinion.

No formal conclusion is required.

Example

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpMCQQ-dqac

Making a Summary

Step 1

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Making a summary

Step 1: Do a quick check of the original passage.

• Look at: - title

- subtitle(s) (if there are any)

- first and last paragraphs

- First and last sentences in each paragraph.

- anything in bold or italics.

Step 2

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Making a summary

Step 2: Read the entire passage.

• You may need to read it several times (that’s OK).

• Do not slow down as you read.

• Mark (underline, circle, etc.) the main points and key supporting details.

Making a summary

Step 3: Re-read the important parts.

• Re-read the main points and key supporting details that you marked previously.

• Scan for any key points you missed.

Step 4

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Making a summary

Step 4: Make notes about the material.

• Write the notes on a separate piece of paper.

• Concentrate on writing down the main ideas and key supporting points.

Making a summary

Step 5: Write the summary.

• Write the summary from your notes.

• Do not look at the original while you are writing.

Remember: you want to use your own words.

Making a summary

Step 6: Check.

• Check your summary against the original to make sure you have not changed the meaning nor added your opinion.

Making a summary

Step 7: Final draft.

• Revise and edit.

• Write the final draft.

Making a summary…summary• 1. Quick check• 2. Read + mark• 3. Re-read• 4. Take notes• 5. Write• 6. Check• 7. Write again

Summary & Response Assignment• Over the semester, you will do 2 “Summary & Response”

assignments.

Assignment:

- There will be a short reading. Read it and make a summary.

- There will be 3 questions related to the reading. Follow the instructions and answer 2 questions.

Summary & Response Assignment

Evaluation:

For the first assignment, I will be looking for:

- Statement of main ideas.

- Identification of the most important details.

- YOUR OWN WORDS

- Maintaining of the original’s meaning.

You will receive a score for the responses as well, but these are mostly for further practice.

Summary & Response Assignment

Deadline: March 27 (11:59 p.m.)

Submit to: kachomework@gmail.com

File name: NAME_SUMMARY 1

i.e.,) jinsukim_summary 1

- Use MS Word.

- Use 12-point Times New Roman or Serif font.

ALSO

Start researching two (2) countries that you are interested in.

You may choose any countries except:

- South or North Korea

- Japan

- China

- U.S.A.

Make notes of some similarities and differences between the two countries you have chosen.