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Reading for Writing
Tsunami Hits Asia Over 6500 Dead
Lead in
What if the earthquake happened under the sea
tsunami
What is a tsunami
A tsunami is an extremely large _______ in the sea. It is often caused by an ______________ or undersea volcanic eruptions. It can cause great __________.
wave
earthquake
damage
A News Report
Headline (tells what happened)
Byline (shows the reporter and date)
Lead (date , place, event and cause)
Body(more details)
End(effect/following events)
Skim the news report and try to write a summary.
A summary is a short statement of main points. A summary only tells the most important information of a longer passage.
What main points should be included in a news report
A News Report
Headline (tells what happened)
Byline (shows the reporter and date)
Lead (date , place, event and cause)
Body(more details)
End(effect/following events)
Read the text again and underline main points.
The first
main point
The second
main point
The third
main point
examples/details
Tips for finding the main points:
1.Pay attention to the first and last sentence of
each paragraph.
2.Ignore the examples or details.
What can we do after finding the main points
1
List the main points
Monday, 27 December 2004.The most powerful earthquake …caused a tsunami … yesterday, killing more than 6500 people in Indonesia, India,Thailand,Malaysia…Fishermen, tourists, hotels , homes and cars were swept away.
2
Rewrite the main points
On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen and
other locals in Southeast Asia.
Simplify and combine
Change the sentence pattern
paraphrase
What can we do after finding the main points
1
List the main points
Thousands of people are still missing, and the number of deaths is expected to grow.
2
Rewrite the main points
Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow.
Simplify and combine
Change the sentence pattern
paraphrase
What can we do after finding the main points
1
List the main points
However, dangerous conditions and damaged roads will make it difficult to deliver food and supplies.
2
Rewrite the main points
The damage caused by the tsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.
Simplify and combine
Change the sentence pattern
paraphrase
On 26 December 2004, a tsunami killed more than 6,500 tourists, fishermen and other locals in Southeast Asia.(point1) Thousands of people are missing and the number of deaths is expected to grow. (point2)The damage caused by thetsunami is making it difficult for rescue workers to help the survivors.
(point3).

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