1、Unit 4 Summaries and Book ReportsLesson 1 SummariesLesson 2 Book ReportsEnglish Practical Writing2Basic Structure of Lesson 1Looking AheadApproaching the TopicReady to WriteMy WritingFurther PracticeSelf-assessmentEnglish Practical Writing3Looking Ahead Understand the significance of summary writing
2、 Know about the requirements of a summary Practice writing summariesEnglish Practical Writing4Warming upWhat is a summary?Lesson 1 SummariesA brief,concise statement of the main facts of a passage or a book.English Practical Writing5pA summary must be based on full understanding of the passage pSumm
3、ary writing is quite helpful to improve the students writing skillspA summary can be written in the form of an outlinepWed better limit our summary no longer than a third of the original passage Approaching the topicEnglish Practical Writing6Ready to WriteA summary must:be shorter include the main i
4、dea in your own words include major details in your own words be without including your knowledge,ideas or opinions give the information of the author,the title of the article and the publisher English Practical Writing7My WritingStep 1Read and understand a passage.Step 2Write down or underline the
5、key points while you are readingStep 3Decide whether rearrangement is necessary.Is yes,do some planning.Step 4Now Write your summary.Step 5Work in pairs and cross check the draft with the checklist on P.52English Practical Writing8Further Practice1.Here is a summary of the well-known novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.Study and discuss it with your partner.2.After you have read the summary of Jane Eyre,write a summary of a novel you like best.English Practical Writing9Self-assessmentReflect yourself，encourage yourself,and improve yourself!English Practical Writing10
