One Paragraph Summary 1. Discuss in class the necessary parts for a one paragraph summary (topic sentence, details,

concluding sentence).

2. We will read “Krakaota!” in class while I model how to take notes on the overhead of how to find the important information.

3. Write one paragraph summary with class

4. Look at example summary that was already written

5. ASSIGNMENT:

1. Read ONE of the following three passages: (“Getting Stronger, Getting Fit”) (“Pushing Past Normal: Forcing Body Changes”) or (“What’s In a Good Night’s Sleep?”)

2. Highlight and take notes on the important information and central idea of the passage

3. Write a one paragraph summary following the guidelines given.

4. Reread your work (several times) to make sure it is exactly what you want it to say

Name Period Date Krakatoa! Krakatoa, a volcanic island, was destroyed in a huge eruption in 1883. Ash, lava, and tsuanmis created by the eruption caused terrible destruction, and many people died on neighboring islands. Ash and dust from the volcano darkened the Sun and circled Earth, changing the Earth’s weather for five years. During the eruption, Krakatoa broke into four parts. Therefore, one of the parts, Anak Krakatau, is an active volcano today. References Journeys II. Dallas, TX: Voyager Expanded Learning, 2008. Print. Checklist: ____ Topic sentence- underlined (5 pts) ____6-8 summative details (25 pts) ____Concluding sentence- underlined (5 pts) ____ References page—for this you can just put the reference on the same page, underneath the paragraph (5 pts) ____ Correct grammar (5 pts) ____ Transition words- bold (3 pts) ____Save as: Last, First- One paragraph essay (2 pts) _________/ 50