definitions
what is a summary?
a brief statement or account of the main points of something
how do you summarize an article
identify the main idea or topic.
summary writing teaches you how to write a metaphor.
false
what is paraphrase?
a rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.
when do you summarize?
to simplify the material.
a good summary of an essay should probably include the main idea of each paragraph.
true
how to write a summary?
state the tittle, author and main point of the text as you see it.
what not to include in a summary?
1. examples
2. your own opinion
3. reputations
4. statistical data
5. do not illustrate
a summary is written in your own words
true
what does illustrate mean?
explain or make something clear by using examples.
state two keys for effective writing
1. read your essay aloud to see whether it holds together from start to finish.
2. Check your thesis statement to be sure it includes the theme of the story.
when writing a summary it should not be in the form of a paragraph
false
what is summary writing?
something that is written in your own words
what is an example of summarizing?
is writing a three or four sentence description that touches upon the main points
a good summary should give an objective outline of the whole piece of writing
true