Topic 5: Writing Summaries; Paraphrasing
Osnova sekce
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In this unit, we will be looking at summary writing. Please study the attached documents and upload a summary of the text you chose for the previous unit (mind-mapping exercise).
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Study the handout and do the exercises. Check your answers with the key in the document below.
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Write a summary of the text you have found and mind-mapped for the previous class. Write ca 250-300 words. Write your summary in English unless you prepare for the Academic reading exam, in that case, use Czech in order to practice for the exam. Please follow the guidelines offered in the links above. Make sure your text is spell-checked. Please upload your original text (or a link) as well as your summary. Deadline: March 22.
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Make sure you go through the first 5 sublists of the academic vocabulary list - get ready for the mid-semester vocabulary quiz which will be open from March 23rd to March 31st !
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Practice your paraphrasing skills in this test.
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Take this quiz by March 22, 11 p.m.
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Practice summarizing by taking this fun quiz! By March 22.
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Enter your regular reflections on your reading progress/English usage here.