Below you will find some lists to help you visualize an organized summary.
The first sentence should include: --the type of document (article, book, passage, illustration) --the author or creator --the main idea of the document (who + what they have done) The body should include: --three to four details from the reading that support the main idea --transition words (also, in addition, etc.) to connect the details The final sentence should include: --a statement paraphrasing the main idea of the document --a transition phrase (to sum up, in other words, etc), if appropriate Hopefully, these tips will help you turn summaries from foes to friends.
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