(
课件网) Writing Workshop Unit 6 The Admirable What is a summary LEADING IN What is a summary LEADING IN A summary is a conclusion of a text which is written in your own words to write and which should only include the main information and avoid unnecessary details and your own opinions. Pair Work You are going to write a summary of the text "The Superhero Behind Superman". Tick (√) the statements that are true about summary writing. GET READY FOR 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 opinion in a summary. 4. It is important to use your own words in the summary. READ FOR WRITING √ √ √ Read the summary of "A Medical Pioneer", and answer the following questions. 1. What main points of the original text are included READ FOR WRITING Tu Youyou was awarded a Nobel Prize for her discovery of artemisinin. 2. What information of the original text is left out Why READ FOR WRITING The key life events about Tu Youyou introduced in the news article: -she was born in Zhejiang Province, China in 1930. -she studied medicine at Peking University and then studied Chinese medicine for two and a half years. -her team tested the chemical on animals. 3. Does the summary include the opinion of the summary writer READ FOR WRITING -she was selected as one of the most influential figures of science in the 20th Century. Because these are unnecessary details. No. FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE Divide the text "A Medical Pioneer" (pages 52-53) into four parts and write out the relevant paragraphs for each part. Then match them with the correct focus. personal information her attitude towards fame her mission and research the Nobel Prize Award FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE Divide the text "A Medical Pioneer" (pages 52-53) into four parts and write out the relevant paragraphs for each part. Then match them with the correct focus. Part 1 (Paragraph 1) the Nobel Prize Award Part 2 (Paragraph 2) personal information Part 3 (Paragraph 3) her mission and research Part 4 (Paragraph 4) her attitude towards fame FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE Read the summary again. Find out the main information included in each paragraph. Paragraph 1: Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize Award. Paragraph 2: Personal information of Tu Youyou. Paragraph 3: Tu Youyou's mission and research. Paragraph 4: Tu Youyou's attitude towards fame. How to write a summary FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE While writing a summary, you should first read the text and divide it into parts, then summarise each part in one or two sentences covering the key information. FOCUS ON STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE Look at "The Superhero Behind Superman". How many parts can it be divided into What does each part focus on Four parts. Part 1 (Paragraph 1) general introduction Part 2 (Paragraphs 2-3) life before the accident Part 3 (Paragrap ... ...
