1. Writing an Analytical Text Summary An analytical text summary is a description of an article, book, passage, or other reading that is written in your own words. In Units 6-8 of this course, you will write a paragraph summary for the different passages located in the text. To write a text summary, follow these guidelines: In the first sentence, identify the main idea of the passage In the body of the paragraph (could be from 3-5 sentences), explain the details that support the main idea (the supporting details). In the last sentence, include a concluding sentence that reviews the ideas supplied in the rest of the paragraph.

2. Why does Kaplan want you to do these things in a specific manner? In this course you are supposed to be learning, not only reading skills, but how to use an online classroom. In later classes you will have to know how to download forms, how to type into, save, and upload MS Word documents, and how to follow specific instructions on how to do assignments. This project is good practice for all those skills. IF YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO DOWNLOAD A FORM OR SAVE A MS WORD DOCUMENT TO YOUR COMPUTER OR UPLOAD TO THE DROPBOX BASKETS: #1 Look at the Virtual Tour again. #2 Contact Tech Support for help. #3 Look for tutorial help in the Writing Center.

3. Taking Notes on Dates & Events Patterns When taking notes on reading that involves dates and events, it is critical to include the following: 1. The main idea. 2. The dates and events used to develop the main idea. 3. Any other supporting details that may lack dates, but still appear important/essential to developing and understanding the main idea.

4. A great method to use when taking notes on dates and events patterns is to create a timeline or chronology of events. There is a great example in the textbook on page 440!

5. Time Order: Example The first successful blood transfusion was performed in the seventeenth century, but the practice was outlawed because of the dangers it posed to the patient. The practice was revived in the nineteenth century, but it was accompanied by terrible risks, like blood clots and kidney failure. Austrian-born Karl Lansteiner however had a theory. He argued that the blood of humans had inborn differences and similarities. The key was to understand both the differences and the similarities. Once they were understood the risks of blood transfusions might be eliminated. To that end, he analyzed numerous blood samples. By 1901, he had classified blood donors into three different categories called A,B and O. (AB was added in 1901. Following that discovery, the transfusion of blood became a relatively safe procedure.

6. Taking Notes: Using a Timeline – Blood Transfusion Become a Fairly Safe Procedure. 17 th CenturyFirst successful blood transfusion Practice Outlawed because of its danger 19 th Century Practice revived Karl Landsteiner analyzed blood samples 1901 Blood classified as A, B and O 1902 AB added Transfusions Relatively Safe

7. Process Patterns A process pattern of development is used to tell readers how something works, happens, or develops. This pattern of development is popular in science and business textbooks.

8. Taking Notes on Process Patterns When taking notes on reading that involves process patterns, it is essential to include the following: 1. The main idea. 2. The specific steps in the process. 3. The order in which these steps are presented. 4. Any specialized vocabulary used to describe the steps or stages, along with the specific definitions! Flow charts are often used to accompany information containing process patterns.

9. Step by Step Process of Painting a House Paint second coat if needed Assess the house Scrape loose paint Paint house Allow appropriate drying time Gather supplies: Scrapers, ladder, tarp, paint, paint brushes, sprayers (if using)

10. Process Order: Example One A volcanic eruption begins when lava becomes charged with steam and gas. The lava then shoots upward and falls back to earth in fragments of stone. In the next stage, the lava in the volcano’s center builds up and flows over the rim. At this point, the volcano’s eruption is at it’s crisis point. After a final massive explosion of lava, the volcano begins to cool. During the cooling stage, it emits gases and vapors. Eventually, the last traces of heat disappears, and cold springs may appear around the volcano.

11. Graphic Organizer for Example One Volcanic Eruptions Lava charged with gas and steam Lava shoots upward with stone fragments Lava flows Over rim Final massive flow Of lava Cooling stage – Heat disappears Cold springs May appear

12. Eruption of a Volcano Lava shoots upward Lava falls back to earth in fragments of stone Volcano’s eruption is at its crisis Lava becomes charged with steam and gas Final massive explosion of lava Lava in the volcano’s center builds up and flows over the rim Network Tree Diagram Emits gases and vapors Volcano begins to cool Followed by appearances of hot springs and geysers Cold springs may appear.

13. Process Order: Example Two The eggs of the king salmon hatch in freshwater streams; within a year after hatching, however, the young salmon head out to sea. During their journey, many are killed. Only a small portion of the salmon actually reaches the sea. Those that do, stay for 4 to 6 years, then they return to the river in which they were hatched. When they reach that river, they lay thousands of eggs. Once the eggs are laid, life is over for the salmon. Slowly, they float downstream with their tails forward, and within days, they are dead.

14. Process Diagram for Example Two Eggs Hatch Salmon swim to Sea Eggs laid Salmon dies Salmon swim to River