读写任务之概括.pptVIP

Task writing -----Summary Task writing Content 1. 2. Summary (about 30 words) Your opinion, argument and conclusion (about 120 words) What is a summary? A shortened version of the text Main points of the text Written in your own words A summary is a brief account of the main points of an article in your own words . Question: What should be paid attention to to write a good summary of an article? Can we mainly use our own words or the sentences in the original passage? Can we judge the writing style? 3. Can we write it in the first person or the third person? 4. Can we express our opinion? Discussion summary understanding topic sentences key words set sentence patterns summarize/rewrite the writing style the 3rd person Styles of passage argumentation 1 narration 2 exposition 3 narration the six elements of a narrative passage who when where What (event) How (process) why Hi, I am Mike. I just went through my first year of college. The toughest part on me at first was the general adjustment. I went to a very small high school where my mom was a teacher and she did practically everything for me. But at the college I need to know some basic life skills, such as balancing a check-book, laundry, and the things you have to be able to handle that I never thought of in the high school! It was really tough for me at first and I got badly homesick. Once that first semester was over and I got used to the college life, I love it—good facilities, helpful instructors, and a good library. The student’s Union organizes various parties every week. I also go to cinemas and concerts, and often spend Saturday nights in pubs and clubs. One thing I think is important is to get yourself active in things. I was on dance team in college and met a ton of people that way—it was so much easier to make friends w