Objective:  I can write a summary of the “concussions” article by writing my goal after reviewing past attempts and by following Steps(2-5) listed on the wall.

BW:  Each student will review his/her first attempt and later attempt at writing the summary of the “exercise” AOW along with the exemplar.  Students will set a goal by comparing and contrasting each summary and then writing a paragraph.  Students can ask these questions:  What went right/wrong the first time?  What went right in the second attempt? Does the exemplar provide new ideas for improvements?   From the list of possible changes shown on the board, how can I improve?

Activities:

•  Independent Study:  Reread the “concussions” AOW and review your annotations.
• Share Out: Read aloud the steps for writing a summary(Steps 2-5).
• Independent Study:
• Step 2:  Circle or highlight “key terms” for the first chunk in the “concussions” AOW.
• Step 3:  Write a summary sentence for the first chunk by using the “key terms” and a blend of your own words. (notebook)
• Step 4:  Repeat this process for each new chunk. (notebook)
• Step 5:  Write a thesis statement above the summary sentences.  Use the author’s claim statement for guidance.   State the title, author, and purpose(verb, reason, and claim). (notebook)
• Revision:   Make changes by collapsing ideas, omitting repetitions and unimportant details, and checking for logical sequence. (4-Square Form)
• If time allows, add inferences to your SSR log.
• Reminder:  Make-up work for this assignment will be after school tomorrow.