1. Welcome and Reminders (1/9/18)
Sit in the same seat as last Friday. If you forgot, see the roster to the right of this screen.
HOMEWORK TONIGHT – will likely be to finish the Objective Summary we will begin in class.
Reminders
Have you signed up for the REMIND texts?
Pre-Course Reading: Things Fall Apart
COMPLETED BY Monday, 1/29): You will need your pre-course reading book (In class) as well as your completed work. You should have the book finished – that is a given.
Need a copy of The Tragedy of Othello (No Fear copy is OK) by Monday, 2/5

2. TED Talk Tuesday: Analyzing Art
As you watch the TED Talk video, jot down notes in response to the following questions:
Why can art historical training prepare you for real world investigation?
How can art be used as an instructional tool in academic subjects unrelated to art, art history, or fine art?

3. Vocabulary Unit 6 # 1-10

4. Exploring Culture (1.2 & 1.3) Quick Review “Ethnic Hash”
Review prompt and rubric – Reflective Essay assignment
Sticky Note activity: Traffic light & skills required
“What is Cultural Identity?” (collaborative groups)
I do/We do/You do
Compare/Contrast to “Ethnic Hash” (formal voice vs. informal voice)
Writing an Objective Summary
Notes
Practice

5. has an adequately maintained central idea to focus the topic
The essay
has an adequately maintained central idea to focus the topic
uses a sufficient range of examples/ evidence to develop the explanation of cultural identity.

6. Writing an Objective Summary

7. Writing an Objective Summary
Writing an objective summary involves recording the main ideas of a text while showing your understanding of the topic.
Objective means:
No opinions
No reactions
No personal connections
Just the facts!

8. What is an objective summary?
A good objective summary:
Focuses on the main idea and only the details that support it
Brief
Accurate
Objective

9. What to Avoid in an Objective Summary
Do not copy any part of the original source.
Is not long and detailed
Does not include any opinions or reactions
Minor details

10. What should a complete summary include?
At least five sentences:
Main Idea sentence
Most important idea of original source
Three supporting detail sentences
Three details that relate to and support the main idea
Concluding sentence
A summarizing sentence

11. Step #1: 3 Part Topic Sentence of Summary
Name It: Identify the title of the text and the author
Verb It: Use one of the following “summary” verbs:
Shows, describes, explains, discusses, lists, explores, illustrates, compares, states
Central Idea/Main Point: Identify the central idea of the text

12. Step #2: 3-4 Essential/Key Ideas
Important = Interesting
If the article has sub-headings:
Pick 1-2 essential details from the introductory section and each sub-section.
These details should make up your central idea.
If the article does not have sub-headings
Pick 1-2 essential details from the BEGINNING of the text, 1-2 essential details from the MIDDLE of the text, and 1-2 essential details from the END of the text.

13. Your Turn: Write an objective summary for “What is Culture?”

14. Final Thoughts (If time)
Index Card Response (to turn in)
I came to class expecting…
I learned…
One question I have is…