Unit 9 Human Biology-Writing Workshop 课件 -2022-2023学年高中英语北师大版（2019）选择性必修第三册

新北师大版高中英语选择性必修三Unit9 Human Biology Writing Workshop Get Ready for Writing How to write a summary? What is a summary? A summary is a short overview of the main points of an article or other source, written entirely in your own words. How long is a summary? A summary is always much shorter than the original text. The length of a summary can range from just a few sentences to several paragraphs; it depends on the length of the article you’re summarizing, and on the purpose of the summary. A sample summary Five steps for writing a summary 1. Read the original text. 1) Scan the article quickly to get a sense of its topic and overall shape. 2) Read the article carefully, highlighting important points and taking notes as you read. 3) Skim the article again to confirm you’ve understood the key points, and re-read any particularly important or difficult passages. 2. Break the text down into sections. To make the text more manageable and understand its sub-points, break it down into smaller parts. 3. Identify the key points in each section. Your goal is to extract the essential points, leaving out anything that can be considered background information or supplementary detail. 4. Write the summary. Do not copy and paste parts of the article, not even just a sentence or two. The best way to do this is to put the article aside and write out your own understanding of the author’s key points. 5. Check the summary against the article. 1) You’ve accurately represented the author’s work. 2) You haven’t missed any essential information. 3) The phrasing is not too similar to any sentences in the original text. Group Work. You are going to write a summary for the text “To Clone or Not to Clone”. Put together some tips for writing a summary. Four tips for writing a summary. 1. Read the original text. 2. Look for key details. 3. Write the summary. 4. Check the summary. Read the text “Epidemics Explained” in this unit. How many parts can it be divided into? Which paragraphs may be inc