Summary Review
I can summarize pertinent information for a reading.
I can outline the macrostructure of the reading (introduction, body, conclusion, major divisions within the body.
#1 Examine the title: identify and define key words; paraphrase title.
#2 Intensively read the introduction; work through the scaffolded organizer to identify all elements.
#3 Sample the first sentence after the introduction of each body paragraph to get an overview of its information.
#4 Generate an overall meaning of the text.
Writing our summary:
#1 Give a one sentence overview or topic statement.
#2 List and explain key details. Focus on coherence with each paragraph topic.
#3 Leave out irrelevant or unimportant details.
#4 Use of sticky notes for these details in each paragraph.
Mandatory Homework (5 pts.)
Write a summary for a chapter from your independent reading book. Use the strategies we practiced in class today. Don't get discouraged because your chapter may be longer than our reading today; just use all of your skills and focus on the most important information.
In addition, this is a great website that goes over writing summaries: http://powerupwhatworks.org/strategy-guide/summarizing
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