Activity 1.1.3 Writing Task- Summarizing the Text
Instructions: Now that you have the main ideas for your summary, you will complete the final steps to put this information together.
Write a 1 paragraph summary of the text " The World's Weirdest Natural Disasters" . Your summary should be between 100 and 150 words.
Follow these steps when writing your summary. Write notes as you complete each step. You will submit your notes with your final summary.
Write a 1 paragraph summary of the text " The World's Weirdest Natural Disasters" . Your summary should be between 100 and 150 words.
Follow these steps when writing your summary. Write notes as you complete each step. You will submit your notes with your final summary.
- Write the information in your own words ( paraphrase)
- Choose the most appropriate transition words to connect your ideas
- Write an introductory and concluding statement.
- Review your summary for spelling and grammar.
Important : Before you submit your summary, review and complete the checklist in the next activity.
This is only your first of many opportunities to write a summary. Try to focus on understanding the steps, so each time you write a new summary you will see improvement in the quality of your work.
Good luck!