Summary Model: Reading 2 In the magazine article Beyond Brave, Emily Costello (/the writer/author s full name) the story of the surfer Bethany Hamilton, whose arm was bitten off by a shark, but who recovered and eventually surfed again. Costello Also, she Finally, Costello (/thewriter/she/he) (/the writer/she/he) (verb:, points out) how Bethany was a devoted surfer who was attacked while surfing with a friend and her friend's dad. Costello that Holt Blanchard, the father of Bethany's friend, towed her to shore and managed to stop the bleeding after the attack. (verb: reports, ) that at the hospital, doctors took drastic measures to save Bethany's life, including two surgeries on Bethany's arm. informs readers she mentions that Bethany became famous on the covers of national magazines, but Bethany also started surfing again, despite having to make significant adjustments. explaining that Bethany is still competing, and still aspiring to become a pro surfer. Page 1 of 5
Summary Note-Taking Outline Text Information Record information about the text. Text Type: Title: Author (if stated): Topic: Topic Sentence State the information about the text in your own words. In the (text type) (verb) (/the writer/author s name) Important Details List important details from the text in your own words. 1. 2. 3. 4. Concluding Sentence Restate s conclusion in your own words. Page 2 of 5
Summary Writing Frame In the (/the writer/author s full name) Also, (/thewriter/she/he) (/the writer/she/he) (verb:, points out) (verb: reports, ) Finally, Page 3 of 5
Summary Writing Frame In the life issues feature Homeboy to the Rescue, (/the writer/author s full name) how former gang members found a new way to live. Also, Finally, the writer (/thewriter/she/he) (/the writer/she/he) (verb:, points out) how two teens, Tony and Carlos, got involved with intense gang violence when they were young. author stating that Carlos believes that you should never stop trying. that after serving time in prison, both men aspired to make a significant change in their lives for the better. reports on (verb: reports, ) Homeboy Industries, founded by Father Greg Boyle, which gives jobs to ex-gang members. informs readers describes how Tony got a job in the bakery and Carlos works as a community-service supervisor. Page 4 of 5
Summary Reference Sheet Language for Summarizing Use these sentence frames and verbs that summarize to write a summary. explores focuses on The author/the writer or (name of author) Scoring Guide points out states tells readers reports describes concludes Use this scoring guide to rate your summary. 1. Does the topic sentence include the text type, title, author, and topic of the text? that/how that/by (conclusion) Scoring Guide needs average good excellent improvement 2. Do you include the important details from the entire text? 3. Do you leave out unimportant details? 4. Do you state the topic and important details in your own words? 5. Do you include verbs that summarize throughout? 6. Do you present details in a logical order? 7. Do you include relevant Target Words from the Workshop? Page 5 of 5