高三英语如何写广东高考的读写任务的概要部分

Teaching design for “How to write a summary”
1. Knowledge objective:
Have a general idea about summary writing.
2. Ability objectives:
(1) Learn to find key words, key sentences and key points.
(2) Put useful information together logically.
3. Teaching approaches:
Motivations/ Information processing /Cooperative learning.
Required: Try to write a summary of one of the texts we have learned.
Optional: Sum up the ways of writing a summary.
Step1 Brainstorming
What is a summary? A summary is a fairly brief restatement, in your own words, of the main contents.
How to make a summary
Identify the structure;
Find key words;
Find key sentences;
Find the key ideas;
And any ways suggested by the students.
Step2 Leading in
Let’s share opinions on summary writing:
1. May we mainly use the sentences in the original passage?
2. May we mainly use our own words?
3. May we write it in the first person or the third person?
Step3 Presentation
Example 1 （2008年广东高考读写任务）
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 when you had a common ground.
One possible version
The first year of college life was _______ for _______ because he _______________________, which was quite_______from his high school life. However, he soon ________________________and__________________________and thus _________________ there. Transitional words and phrases: because, which, however, and, thus
At first: the first year of college life/ toughest part/need to know some basic life skills Then: first semester/got used to the college life/
At last: get himself active in things/enjoyed himself
I think the above includes: when, who, where, cause, process, and outcome, the six elements of a narrative piece.
Now let’s come to another piece!
Example 2
Getting up early has been regard as a good habit since ancient times. Many years ago, people thought that if we went to bed early and get up early, we would be energetic the whole day. So, getting up early is of great importance to us all.
In fact, morning is the best time of a day. In the morning, the air is the freshest and people are usually in the best conditions. 1Many of us may have the experiences that we memorize some things more quickly and accurately in the morning than any other time of the day. 2If we do some morning exercise or only take a short walk in the morning, we can build our bodies and become much healthier. 3Also we will have enough time to make a plan and get ready for our work or study of the day if we get up early.However, if we get up late, we will probably have to do everything in a great hurry.
Let us remember getting up early is a good habit and try our best to keep it. If we
stick to getting up early every day, we will certainly benefit a lot from it.
Key points: Main idea: __________________________________________
Supporting ideas: 1. 2. 3.
Conclusion:
Let’s have a try!
The passage says
The elements of an opinion piece
An opinion piece is one kind of persuasive writing. It is an essay in which the writer expresses an opinion and then explains or defends it.
1. A strong statement of opinion. (the key idea)
Often appears in a single sentence close to the beginning.
2. Support for the opinion. (supporting sentences)
Use facts, general observa tions, predictions and appeals to the readers’ interests etc.
3. Conclusion.
Key idea: Getting up early /a good habit /of great importance to us all
Supporting sentences:
1.Many of us may have the experiences that we memorize some things more
quickly and accurately in the morning than any other time of the day.------ a better memory
2.If we do some morning exercise or only take a short walk in the morning, we can
build our bodies and become much healthier.------- a healthier body
3.Also we will have enough time to make a plan and get ready for our work or study
of the day if we get up early.---------a better preparation a the day Conclusion: If we stick to getting up early every day, we will certainly benefit a lot from it.
One possible version:
The passage says getting up early in the morning is a good habit that will benefit us a lot. It enables us to have a better memory, healthier body and better preparation for the day.
Step4Summarizing
Step5Reading, getting information, and writing a summary
Tips for writing a summary
1. Read the passage for overall content and identify the structure.
2. Reread carefully, highlighting the key words, phrases, and sentences.
3. Do not use your own opinion, but be sure to use your own words.
4. In your final draft, insert transitional words and phrases where necessary. Combine sentences for a smooth, logical flow of ideas.
Let’s try it again!
Passage 1（2008年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二））
Announcement
The school board wishes to announce our plans to develop the Southern China International School. In order to build a new computer center, expand the sporting
fields and create enough classrooms for 500 additional students, it has been decided that the school library building must be torn down.
This decision has not been an easy one as the library is the oldest and most beautiful building in the school. For many people the library building is a symbol of the long and proud of our school, the place where students were first taught and where all the important school records are stored. It is also one of the few remaining examples of Qing Dynasty building design in the city.
However in order to modernize the school to the standard required by the government and to satisfy the educational demands of parents, students and teachers, we believe there is no other choice. The destruction of the library will not only free up more space needed for the new buildings but it will also allow us to save much money that we currently must spend to repair the library building.
We trust our decision will have the full support of the school community.
_____________________________________________________________________ One possible version:
Our school recently announced it is planning to tear down the old library building. They say although the building is historic and important, its removal is necessary for the modernization of the school.
Passage 2（惠州市2008届高三第二次调研考试英语试题）
I am Hilary, a girl who plays the piano, I can still remember on May I took part in my school’s big talent showcase.
Though I was eager to show off my stuff, I had a feeling that I was going to mess up. I tried going over my music in my mind. Still I just knew I would mess up. When it’s my turn to perform, I walked to the piano as calmly as possible, sat down, took a deep breath and played the first part. Then I forgot the next note. I froze.
With determination, I played the beginning again, and froze again. I kept playing the beginning again and again, and messing up. About the fourth time around, the announcer told me to move on to my next song. The crowd in the audience was cheering for me, but I just kept messing up! But I knew the song! Why not keep trying?
I was determined to get right!
I concentrated, positioned my fingers on the keys and ready to start again. Then I heard my mom’s scream of encouragement. That scream got me going! I tried again. Guess what? I finally completed my song! It felt great to finish that song. I went on to the next one and completed it perfectly.
_____________________________________________________________________ One possible version:
When taking part in a showcase, Hilary messed up because of nervousness. But with the determination of herself and encouragement from her mother, she didn’t give up and eventually completed it perfectly.
Homework
Required: Choose one of the texts you have learnt and write a summary about it. Optional: Sum up the ways of writing a summary.
What makes a good summary?
1. A fairly brief restatement, in your own words, of the main contents.
2. A simple report back what the writer has said, no comments needed.
3. Proper use of words and accurate sentence building.
Step6 Form filling
Today we’ve learned how to make a summary and know what a good summary is. I would like to know your performance in class. Please fill in the self assessment in class learning and hand it in after class.
Self assessment in class learning
Name:___________ No.__________ Date:_____________
General comment:______________
Step7 Homework
Required: Choose one of the texts you have learnt and write a summary about it. Optional: Sum up the ways of writing a summary.。