HOW TO WRITE A SUMMARY

TITLE

Introductory paragraph: a- Author,

b- Source

c- Title of the text or movie

d- Type of text or movie

e- General topic.

Paragraphs with main ideas

a- Write down the main ideas of each chapter.b- Write down supporting ideas for the main topic. Avoid specific details.c- Use historical present. The present tense used in narrating past events.d- Avoid giving your opinions or interpretations.e- Use appropriate vocabulary to avoid changing the meaning of the original text.

Concluding paragraph

Write down the conclusion of the text or movie