Writing an Objective Summary Paragraph

Writing an Objective Summary Paragraph

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Amanda Gorman, Poet, Gets Modeling Agent and a Stage at the Super Bowl

By Sandra E. Garcia

The 22-year-old poet, who wowed at the presidential inauguration, also has several books in the works.

Open Ended

Who or what is this article about?

Answer:

Amanda Gorman, a poet, whose life has changed since the presidential inauguration.

Introduction

The poet Amanda Gorman wowed Americans from coast to coast at President Biden’s inauguration when she recited her poem “The Hill We Climb.” Her grace and words struck listeners as hopeful at a time when the country faced multiple crises. It was clear that they were watching a star in the making.

Open Ended

What is the big central idea presented in the introduction?

Answer:

Gorman impressed everyone with her poem. It is clear that she will be a star.

First main idea

In the week since, her star has continued to rise. IMG Models announced on Tuesday that it would represent Ms. Gorman, 22, for fashion and beauty endorsements. The agency represents supermodels including Alek Wek, Paloma Elsesser and Joan Smalls, as well as talents like the playwright Jeremy O. Harris and the tennis star Naomi Osaka.

And, on Wednesday morning, “Good Morning America” broke the news that Ms. Gorman would be performing at the Super Bowl LV preshow in February.

Open Ended

What information from the text is most important?

Answer:

She will be represented by IMG, a modeling agency who represents many celebrities as well as perform at the Super Bowl.

Amanda Gorman with Iman at a benefit in November 2019.Credit...

Second main idea

During Ms. Gorman’s reading at the inauguration, which also featured performances by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Garth Brooks, Ms. Gorman used her hands elegantly to emphasize the words in her poem. Many people remarked on her stylish outfit, especially her red satin headband and sunny coat, both Prada

Open Ended

What additional information was written in the last paragraph?

Answer:

Her presentation drew attention to how elegantly she used her hands as she spoke, and the fashion statement of what she wore.

Third main idea

“What I really aspire to do in the poem is to be able to use my words to envision a way in which our country can still come together and can still heal,” Ms. Gorman told The New York Times.

The youngest person to ever recite a poem at an inaugural event in the United States, Ms. Gorman was 16 when she became the Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, in the city where she was raised by her mother, a middle-school teacher. While she was studying sociology at Harvard, she became the first ever National Youth Poet Laureate.

Open Ended

What is another big idea from the text you just read?

Answer:

She is the youngest person to ever recite a poem at an inaugural event. She became the Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles and graduated from Harvard University.

Ms. Gorman with Danai Gurira.Credit...

Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

Concluding idea

Ms. Gorman, who is working on three books with Penguin Random House, will continue to be represented by Writers House and WME for her writing and other bookings.

In September, her debut poetry collection, which shares a name with the poem she recited at the inauguration, will be published. On the same day, Ms. Gorman will also release her first picture book, “Change Sings.”

All this and it’s only January. How’s your 2021 going?

Open Ended

Write a concluding idea that the article ended with.

Answer:

She is working on three books and is having an incredible year!

Outline for an Objective Summary

• Gorman impressed everyone with her poem. It is clear that she will be a star.

• She will be represented by IMG, a modeling agency who represents many celebrities as well as perform at the Super Bowl.

• Her presentation drew attention to how elegantly she used her hands as she spoke, and the fashion statement of what she wore.

• She is the youngest person to ever recite a poem at an inaugural event. She became the Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles and graduated from Harvard University.

• She is working on three books and is having an incredible year!

Poll

Can you use an outline effectively when writing an objective summary paragraph?

• Definitely

• Probably

• Not Sure

• Huh?