北师大版（2019）必修 第二册Unit 6 The admirable Writing Workshop课件(共19张PPT)

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Unit 6
Writing Workshop
A Summary (1)
新 课 导 入
Let’s talk
Do you know how to write a summary
Which statements should be included
the main and supporting information
leave out examples and explanations
use your own words
课 堂 学 习
Get ready for writing
You are going to write a summary of the text “The Superhero Behind Superman”. Tick ( √ ) the statements that are true about summary writing.
( )1 A summary should include all the main and supporting
information.
( )2 A summary should leave out unnecessary details like
examples and explanations.
( )3 You can add your own opinion in a summary.
( )4 It is important to use your own words in the summary.
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Read the summary of “A Medical Pioneer”.
Read for Writing
Then answer the following questions.
1 What main points of the original text are included
2 What information of the original text is left out
3 Does the summary include the opinion of the summary writer
Tu Youyou’s mission of finding a cure for malaria, and her achievement of wining the Nobel Prize are included.
Tu Youyou’s biography and details of her work are left out, because a summary should be short and concise.
No, it does not include the opinion of the writer.
Divide the text “A Medical Pioneer” (pages 52-53) into four parts and write out the relevant paragraphs for each part. Then match them with the correct focus.
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personal information her attitude towards fame
her mission and research the Nobel Prize Award
Part 1 ( )
Part 2 ( )
Part 3 ( )
Part 4 ( )
the Nobel Prize Award
personal information
her mission and research
her attitude towards fame
Para. 1
Para. 2
Para. 3-4
Para. 5
Read the summary again. Find out the main information included in each paragraph.
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P1
Tu Youyou won the Nobel Prize.
P2
Personal information of Tu Youyou.
P3
Tu Youyou’s mission and research.
P4
Tu Youyou’s attitude towards fame.
Look at “ The Superhero Behind Superman”. How many parts can it be divided into What does each part focus on
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It can be divided into 4 parts.
Part 1 (Paragraph 1) : general introduction
Part 2 (Paragraph 2-3) : life before the accident
Part 3 (Paragraph 4-5) : a superhero in real life
Part 4 (Paragraph 6) : his death
Pte-writing
Read the following paragraph from the text. What’s the main idea of this paragraph Underline the key words. Summarise the paragraph in one sentence. Do the same for the other parts of the text.
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After he starred in several Superman films, he decided to be a real-life superman and worked with charity to help those in need.
Reeve starred in four Superman films from 1978 to 1987. He realised that his roles in these films had given him the opportunity to be a real-life superman, and he soon gained a reputation for raising awareness for good causes. He visited sick children in hospitals and worked with organisations such as Save the Children, speaking out about health, education and child protection to help those most in need.
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(Para.1) The story of Christopher Reeve’s life is one that is almost impossible to imagine — from a wildly successful Hollywood career, to the horror of life-threatening injury; Reeve experienced both. Thus, not only is he known as a superhero in the Superman films, but he is also regarded as a superhero to many in real life.
Christopher Reeve is not only a superhero in the Superman films, but also a superhero in real life.
(Para.2) Reeve was born on 25 September, 1952 in New York — the son of Franklin Reeve, a teacher and novelist, and Barbara Pitney, a journalist. He found his passion in acting and starred in his first school play at the age of eight. Although he believed he would only ever act on stage, Reeve tried out for, and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film.
Reeve starred in his first school play at eight and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film.
(Para.4) …in 1995 disaster struck Reeve. … was thrown off his horse…so severe…thought of ending his own life…the ongoing support of his wife, family and friends…found the will to live again.
Unfortunately, Reeve was thrown off his horse in 1995 and he thought of ending his own life, but with the support of his wife, family and friends, he finally found the will to live again.
(Para.5) …undertook an intense exercise programme … returned to his film career…returned to his charity work…inspired people…in illness ...
After undertaking an intense exercise programme, Reeve finally returned to his film career and charity work and inspired people with illness.
(Para.6) Sadly, on 10 October, 2004, Christopher Reeve passed away. He will always be remembered as a superhero — in more ways than one.
On 10 October, 2004, Christopher Reeve passed away.
While-writing
Draft your summary based on Activity 6. Use the Writing Help to help you.
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Writing Help
Writing a Summary
It's important to:
read the text and divide it into parts;
summarize each part in one or two sentences covering the key information;
avoid including examples and explanations;
avoid adding your own ideas;
use linking words where necessary.
Editing Edit your summary in pairs. Then share what you have written in class.
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Christopher Reeve is not only a superhero in the Superman films, but also a superhero in real life.
Reeve starred in his first school play at eight and was eventually given the lead role in a Superman film. After starring in several Superman films, he decided to be a real-life superman and worked with charity to help those in need.
Unfortunately, Reeve was thrown off his horse in 1995 and he thought of ending his own life, but with the support of his wife, family and friends, he finally found the will to live again. After undertaking an intense exercise programme, Reeve finally returned to his film career and charity work and inspired people with illness.
On 10 October, 2004, Christopher Reeve passed away.
A possible version of the summary for the whole article
Now can you conclude how to write a summary