Today we will:
- Think critically about Summarizing
- Review a sample summary of a CAT reading
- Work in groups to summarize a second CAT reading
- Work individually to summarize a third CAT reading
- Take two minutes to write down what the word "summary" means to you. Be prepared to share your answer with the class.
- Take this quick quiz to see how well you recognize a summary:
Answers HERE.
3. Review "Summarizing" on page 2 of your packet. On a piece of paper, write down for two minutes to answer these questions: Which of the ideas makes sense to you? Which do not? Why? Which do you think you could use when you are writing? Why??
4. Read the sample CAT reading "How to Do One Thing at a Time" on page 10 of the class packet and then my summary on page 12. On your piece of paper, write down for two minutes to answer these questions: What in the summary makes sense to you? What would you do differently? Why?
With your partner
Summarize the sample CAT reading "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" on page 16 of the packet in a MSWord document. Once you are satisfied with the summary, paste it HERE. Sign the summary with your names or pseudonyms/nicknames.
Reflecting on Summary
Look over the notes you jotted on the piece of paper. In MSWord, type a brief reflection of what you have learned about summary that answers the questions below. Paste it HERE. Sign it with your first name or a pseudonym/nickname.
- What did you get from thinking about summary with the class?
- What did you get from writing a summary for "Is Google Making Us Stupid?" with your partner?
- What did you learn about the summary by summarizing "Is Google Making Us Stupid?"?
- How may summarizing make you a better writer?
HOMEWORK (due T 9/20)
For Blog 2: Summarize "I Know the Truth, so Don't Bother Me with Facts" on page 17 of the packet.
