Mini Presentation and Summary - UFOs
A Steps:
1 Write the first sentence (the topic sentence or thesis sentence).
2 Pick out main ideas.
3 Delete sub-points and examples.
4 Delete irrelevant information.
5 Include everything that is important.
6 Answer the six questions: who, what, when, where, why, how.
7 Use your own words.
8 Follow the order of the original article.
9 Do not plagiarize anyone else's work.
B) Introduction to UFOs:
Today, you will conduct online research into the topic 'UFOs'. Make notes about the information you find online, and then write a short summary giving the important information. Remember to use paraphrasing in your summary. You can present your information to the rest of the class during your next class.
C) Outline:
Title: UFOs
I definition
II aim (to enlighten reader)
III results (what you discovered)
IV conclusion
V bibliography written in correct form
D) Steps:
1 Type UFO(s) in a search box.
2 Check out the information in 3 websites.
3 Take notes.
4 Write a summary recording the most important points.
5 Answer the questions who, what, when, why, how, and where.
E) Note:
1) You will find great information in:
http://groups.msn.com/UFOParanormalStudies/worldufoday.msnw.
You can read about UFOs, join a chat group, and watch video clips using this site. You can even send an email to Koffi Annan here, if you click on http://worldwidecontactpetition.msn.
2) Another great site is: http://www.worldwidetopsites.com/sites/closeencounters.html.
F) Songs and Movies:
Do you know any movies or songs about UFOs? What are their names?
Movie
1
2
Song
1
2
G) Discussion:
Can you answer these questions?
1 What happened at Roswell?
2 What are alien abductions?
3 Do you think there really are UFOs?
Why or why not?
H) Websites for Summary Writing:
1 Go to http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/resarch/r_quotprsum.html and read the information on the screen.
2 You will find more information in http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssw/write/handouts/summary.html.
I) Further practice:
You can write a summary of today's news, or a summary of a film or video you have watched, or a book you have read.
1 Write the first sentence (the topic sentence or thesis sentence).
2 Pick out main ideas.
3 Delete sub-points and examples.
4 Delete irrelevant information.
5 Include everything that is important.
6 Answer the six questions: who, what, when, where, why, how.
7 Use your own words.
8 Follow the order of the original article.
9 Do not plagiarize anyone else's work.
B) Introduction to UFOs:
Today, you will conduct online research into the topic 'UFOs'. Make notes about the information you find online, and then write a short summary giving the important information. Remember to use paraphrasing in your summary. You can present your information to the rest of the class during your next class.
C) Outline:
Title: UFOs
I definition
II aim (to enlighten reader)
III results (what you discovered)
IV conclusion
V bibliography written in correct form
D) Steps:
1 Type UFO(s) in a search box.
2 Check out the information in 3 websites.
3 Take notes.
4 Write a summary recording the most important points.
5 Answer the questions who, what, when, why, how, and where.
E) Note:
1) You will find great information in:
http://groups.msn.com/UFOParanormalStudies/worldufoday.msnw.
You can read about UFOs, join a chat group, and watch video clips using this site. You can even send an email to Koffi Annan here, if you click on http://worldwidecontactpetition.msn.
2) Another great site is: http://www.worldwidetopsites.com/sites/closeencounters.html.
F) Songs and Movies:
Do you know any movies or songs about UFOs? What are their names?
Movie
1
2
Song
1
2
G) Discussion:
Can you answer these questions?
1 What happened at Roswell?
2 What are alien abductions?
3 Do you think there really are UFOs?
Why or why not?
H) Websites for Summary Writing:
1 Go to http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/resarch/r_quotprsum.html and read the information on the screen.
2 You will find more information in http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssw/write/handouts/summary.html.
I) Further practice:
You can write a summary of today's news, or a summary of a film or video you have watched, or a book you have read.
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