Using inference and embedded quotations to craft effective summaries
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand and emulate how to use inference and embedded quotations to craft effective summaries.
Key learning points
- Inferences rely on things that haven’t been explicitly stated but hinted at or suggested.
- Embedded quotations should be part of the sentence, short and relevant.
- Using synonyms of ‘suggests’ and ‘shows’ can help create an effective summary.
- Arguably, an effective summary relies on inferences and embedded evidence for the inferences.
Keywords
Summarise - to express the most important ideas about something in a short and clear form
Embedded - when referring to quotations, if a quotation is embedded then it is included in your own sentence
Inference - a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Implicit - suggested though not directly expressed
Explicit - stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Common misconception
Pupils sometimes think that using long quotations offers the best evidence for your point.
Using short, embedded quotations is the most effective way of evidencing your ideas.
Teacher tip
It would be useful for pupils to share their inferences so that they can see how people have reached their conclusions based on the evidence from the quotations.
Equipment
You will need a copy of 'My Struggle with a Tiger' and 'Gorilla recaptured after escape at London zoo' which are available in the additional materials.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Andeep attended a football match at his school. He then wrote up his experience for the school newspaper. As such it is a...
Q2.Aisha is writing an article for the school newspaper. She is writing about the grand opening - which she didn't personally attend - of a new local shopping centre. As such, her article is a ....
Q3.'Something stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for doubt or confusion.' What adjective is being described here?
Q4.Which of the below is the correct definition of 'implicit'?
Q5.Which of the below is the best definition of 'to summarise'?
Q6.If a quotation is embedded in your analysis, what does this mean?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning' is the definition of which word beginning with 'I'?
Q2.Match the description with the inference we could make about it.
It's raining.
The sun is shining.
It's cold.
Q3.A quotation that has been made part of your sentence is an quotation.
Q4.Which of the following contains the best example of an effective embedded quotation?
Q5.'To express the most important ideas about something in a short and clear form' is to .
Q6.Which of the following should apply to our use of evidence from a text when including it in a written response?
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