1. Reading practice – taking on the text for ten minutes
Everyone has their own starter task to do.

2. Q3: The 3b summary question
Learning Intention:
To be able to answer the summary question so I don’t miss it out!
Success Criteria:
Walk
I can attempt to answer the summary question.
Drive
I can include at least 5 points in my own words.
Fly
I write a clear summary of at least 7 points in my own words. I can read it back to myself and it makes sense.

3. Today we’re looking at the summary question
Today we’re looking at the summary question. How do these images link to what you need to do when writing a summary?

4. Q3: The 3b summary question
Learning Intention:
To be able to answer the summary question so I don’t miss it out!
Success Criteria:
Walk
I can attempt to answer the summary question.
Drive
I can include at least 5 points in my own words.
Fly
I write a clear summary of at least 7 points in my own words. I can read it back to myself and it makes sense.

5. Watch and follow - Underline the features and advantages of this skateboard. You should find ten things.

6. Did you find? How many marks would you get? Weighs less than a bicycle
You can carry it anywhere
It charges in 15 minutes
It only uses $1 of electricity
It can go up hills
It has a top speed of 20mph
You can travel up to 10km on one charge
There is a hand held remote to control it
It is really light so you can carry it easily
It uses 20x less energy than a car
How many marks would you get?

7. Q3: The 3b summary question
Learning Intention:
To be able to answer the summary question so I don’t miss it out!
Success Criteria:
Walk
I can attempt to answer the summary question.
Drive
I can include at least 5 points in my own words.
Fly
I write a clear summary of at least 7 points in my own words. I can read it back to myself and it makes sense.

8. Remember how to write your summary of your points in 3a?
In the article Miss Norat shares her experiences of teaching year 11.
In the article the writer/writers name verb eg. ‘describes’ topic of the text.
First
Next
After that
Following this
Another thing we are told is
In addition to this
As well as ___________ we are told that…
Then the writer tells us…
The text begins to end by sharing that…
Finally
Find and label these in my example 3b summary.

9. In this text Sanjay Satoor explains how brilliant his electric skateboard is and why people should use it instead of cars. He first tells us about the weight of it, it is really light and weighs less than other transport like a bicycle. As well as telling us how light it is he explains that this means you can carry it anywhere. Following this he tells us that it is easy to use because you can charge it in 15 minutes and that it has a remote control so its easy to use. In addition to this he tells us that it is good for the environment because it uses less energy than a car and it only costs $1 to charge it up. That doesn’t mean that it’s not powerful though because it can go at a good speed. It can go at 20mph. Then he tells us that it can travel up to 10 km. Finally he says that it can go up hills so it really is a great item to buy.

10. In this text Sanjay Satoor explains how brilliant his electric skateboard is and why people should use it instead of cars. He first tells us about the weight of it, it is really light and weighs less than other transport like a bicycle. As well as telling us how light it is he explains that this means you can carry it anywhere. Following this he tells us that it is easy to use because you can charge it in 15 minutes and that it has a remote control so its easy to use. In addition to this he tells us that it is good for the environment because it uses less energy than a car and it only costs $1 to charge it up. That doesn’t mean that it’s not powerful though because it can go at a good speed. It can go at 20mph. Then he tells us that it can travel up to 10 km. Finally he says that it can go up hills so it really is a great item to buy.

11. Q3: The 3b summary question
Learning Intention:
To be able to answer the summary question so I don’t miss it out!
Success Criteria:
Walk
I can attempt to answer the summary question.
Drive
I can include at least 5 points in my own words.
Fly
I write a clear summary of at least 7 points in my own words. I can read it back to myself and it makes sense.

12. Your turn! Answer this 3b summary question about the text you looked at for the starter.
Write a word summary about the train using 10 points from this list.
Luxury/class/elegance
Intrigue/mystery
Romantic experience
It is the best there is in terms of long distance train travel
Famous in films/books
Links world’s most attractive and historical cities/London, Paris, Venice
Stepping back in time/same station as in 1883.
Amazing and varied scenery as you travel
You can eat main meals whilst watching the scenery – all inclusive.
Convenience/The train delivers you straight to the Grand Canal in Venice
All transport taken care of/private boat to the hotel
Get away from ‘modern’ life
Period style dining is attractive idea/dress up in period dress
Great food and drink/Michelin Star
Unique travel experience – once in a lifetime/memorable/never forgotten

13. For proofreading and editing think…
Capitalisation (Proper nouns – people and places)
Organisation and order (Read it back – does it make sense?)
Punctuation (. , )
Spelling (Does it look and sound right?)