Write Into the DayApril 2, 2014
p. 84
1 paragraph: As part of a carnival in Los Angeles, the first permanent
movie theater opened on this day in 1902. What is your all-time favorite
movie and why?
Seat ChangesPlease gather your things and move to
the seat I put you in, do not talk
Tonight’s Homework
What: Study Island Diagnostic Test
Due when: Monday, April 7thWhere: Online (studyisland.com), use your home computer or phone, if you cannot use either you need to make arrangements with me to come in early and use one of mine BEFORE the day it is due
Please tape/staple/glue the piece of paper I give you into your notebook, under your warm-up
SummarizingGetting to the Point
Take notes on p. 84-85, only copy the underlined information
SummaryShort account of the central ideas of a text
Summaries are not a place for…
▪ Opinions▪ Background knowledge▪ Personal information
How To Summarize1. Read the text.2. Don’t let big words scare you.3. Ask, “What was this text about?”
Your Answer…▪ Should be a complete sentence or two▪ Should cover main point and key ideas▪ Should be in your own words▪ Shouldn’t just be a word or two
Should It Go in My Summary?Only major ideas and necessary information should go into a summary.
Ask yourself:
“Do you need this information to understand the text?”
If the answer is yes, put it into your own words in your summary.
Main Idea and Key PointsThe main idea is what the text is about.Key points are arguments or information that is used to support the main idea.
Key points may be developed or elaborated with supporting details.
Your summary should only include main ideas and key points, not supporting details.
Example Text- Read & Be prepared to summarize verbally
A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, . . penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.
so, the 1943 copper
Incorrect Example Response 2The 1943 copper penny is worth a lot of
money. Copper was hard to get during the war so there aren’t many of them. The 1955 double die penny is worth a lot too. These pennies were stamped twice on accident.
▪ Too much unnecessary stuff.▪ Main idea is not clear.
Incorrect Example Response 1This text is about pennies.
▪ This response is too short.▪ It does not include key ideas.
Correct Example Response
This text is about two very rare and valuable pennies: the 1943 copper penny and the 1955 double die penny.
▪ Includes key information.▪ Doesn’t include unnecessary information▪ Is a complete sentence.
PracticeSummarizing nursery rhymes.
Directions1. We will read each nursery rhyme.2. Summarize (write down) the nursery
rhyme in as few words as possible.3. Include key information.4. We will discuss our answers.
1The itsy bitsy spider Climbed up the water spoutDown came the rain andWashed the spider outUp came the sun and Dried up all the rainAnd the itsy bitsy spider Climbed up the spout again.
2Humpty DumptySat on a wall.Humpty DumptyHad a great fall.
All the King's horsesAnd all the King's menCouldn't put HumptyTogether again.
3Old Mother HubbardWent to the cupboardTo give her poor dog a bone.But when she got thereThe cupboard was bare,And so the poor dog had none.
4Jack and Jill went up the hill,To fetch a pail of water.Jack fell down and broke his crown,And Jill came tumbling after.
Up Jack got and home did trot,As fast as he could caper,And went to bed to mend his headWith vinegar and brown paper.
5Little Miss MuffetSat on a tuffet,Eating some curds and whey.
Along came a spiderWho sat down beside herAnd frightened Miss Muffet away.
Example Answers1. A spider fell but got up again.2. An egg fell and was irreparably broke.3. An woman had no food to feed her dog.4. A boy fell, hurt his head, and bandaged it.5. A spider scared away a girl.
How To Summarize1. Read the text.2. Don’t let big words scare you.3. Ask, “What was this text about?”
Your Answer…▪ Should be a complete sentence or two▪ Should cover main point and key ideas▪ Should be in your own words▪ Shouldn’t just be a word or two
Directions1. We will read each passage.2. You will write a summary under your
notes.3. We will share and discuss.
1When one hears the term “reality” applied to a
television show, one might expect that the events occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted, but this is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. These living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be “reality.” Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later restaged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of “reality” television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such accusations floating around, it’s no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.
2There are many types of lethal venom in the
animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that paralyzes victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
3Yellowstone National Park is mainly located
in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet.
4Screech! When a driver pushes on the
brake pedal, it starts a process that causes the vehicle to stop. You literally trust braking systems with your life every time you get into a vehicle or cross a busy intersection, but how does this process work? It begins when the pedal is pushed. At this moment brake fluid is released into the area where the braking mechanisms are located. As the fluid collects, leverage is created, which causes a friction to be applied. If the braking system is functioning properly, this friction will create a force that will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to reach your destination safely.
Example Answers1. Reality TV shows are not very realistic
because they are filmed in unrealistic places, may contain restaged events, and may be scripted.
2. The platypus is a strange mammal because it has venom, uses its beak to sense prey, and lays eggs.
3. Yellowstone Park, in Wyoming, is on a large plateau & has a bunch of waterfalls.
4. When you step on the brakes, fluid is stored in a chamber that allows the car to stop.
Individual PracticePlease work individually to complete worksheets on practicing summarizing and finding the main idea
After 20 minutes, we will go over it together
If you finish early, please READ or SIT QUIETLY
Put on p. 86 of day book, you will receive a half sheet and that will be additional homework
