Day 11: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing

Part I: Looking at the homework [3:30-3:45 (15min)]

We will be looking at several students introductory paragraphs together on the big screen and providing feedback for them. The introductions are chosen randomly and the names will be removed.

Part II: Introduction/Review on Quoting and Paraphrasing [3:45-4:15 (30min)]
You may either click on this PowerPoint or follow along on the big screen as we go over descriptions and examples regarding the topic of quoting paraphrasing.

Part III: Paraphrasing: Steps & Strategies [4:20-4: 40 (20min)]

Now we will get into small groups and work on the handout titled, “How to paraphrase and quote” handout. Check the answers as a class. If you are interested the following link provides some important formatting rules on punctuation with quoting and paraphrasing: http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/QPA_quoting.html#punctuate

Part IV: Discussing the Homework [time permitting...]
I would like to spend the last portion of the class discussing the article you will be reading for Thursday. We will be watching a video that discusses the concept of "fast mapping"

Homework:

Read the first summary article and summarize the main points in 3-5 sentences. This will be due on Tuesday, Oct 9th before the start of class. We will be sharing our summaries in class together on Tuesday. If you need assistance understanding the content, there is a video that explains aspects of "fast mapping"