Step Up to Writing Instructional Tool

A Four-Step Summary Paragraph Step 1 Write a topic sentence using the three-part topic sentence method (the burrito fold). Identify the item Select a verb Finish your thought Title Author (see list) Genre (optional) Step 2 Copy this sentence to look like a real sentence. Fix spelling and capitalization errors. Step 3 Create a fact outline (three yellows). Step 4 Use your fact outline to write the summary paragraph. 1-33

Step 1 Write a topic sentence using the three part topic sentence method. (The burrito fold) Identify the item Select a verb Finish your thought Chapter 2 of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain describes how Tom got others to do his work. Check for errors to ensure when student copies sentence, they are copying correctly. Verb list on page 633 also in section 3.6

Verb Reference List for Summaries Acknowledges Evaluates Classifies Adds Defends Asserts Features Depicts Identifies Entertains Confirms Names Considers Offers Judges Contrasts Praises Demonstrates Provides Recommends Endorses Asks Suggests entices

Step 2- Copy this sentence to look like a real sentence. Chapter two of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain describes how Tom got others to do his work for him. Step 3- Create a fact outline (Yellows) -whitewash fence as punishment -plan to make the whitewashing look fun -buddies come by & beg for a turn -work gets done with no effort byTom