Lesson 1.1- Introduction to Summary Writing
Specific Expectations
- Demonstrate the ability to read independently for personal, school-related, and career-related purposes
- Explain the purposes and uses of a summary
- Construct summaries that clearly state the main idea and include important support- ing details
- To read an informational text and identify the main ideas and supporting details
- Respond to the text by sharing your opinions and knowledge of natural disasters
- Understand what a summary is, why they are used and their key elements
- Write a simple summary of today’s article
Success Criteria
- I can answer simple recall questions about today's reading
- I can brainstorm what I know about the topic "Natural Disasters" , providing at least two points
- I can identify the main ideas and supporting details of the three natural disasters discussed in today's reading
- I can write a 100-150 word summary of today's article
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atmosphere. (noun) the gasses surrounding the Earth or other similar objects in outer space
deafening adj. to be fIlled with noise. very loud
Dissolve. (verb) to melt
firewood noun Wood used for fuel
frost. noun. Frost is a thin, icy coating that forms on very cold, damp nights.
natural disaster noun. a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.
paraphrase. verb. express the same message in different word
plume. (noun) something that looks feathery
spew. verb To spew is to forcefully expel something, the way a volcano spews hot lava when it erupts, or the way you might spewsoda from your mouth if your friend makes you laugh right after you take a big gulp.
Summary. Noun A summary gives a short overview, or the main points, of something longer.
Unconscious. (adjective) not aware or awake
Activity 1.1.1- Brainstorming Assignment
Read this informational text about strange natural disasters before attempting the questions and writing tasks in this lesson. Take notes as you read.
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