1. How to Write a Summary using Step Up to Writing

2. Step 1: Use Two-Column Notes
Take notes while reading the text for quick review
Find big ideas in each paragraph
Leave empty space

3. Example

4. Step 1: Use Three Part Method
Write a topic sentence using the three-part topic sentence method
Choose a graphic organizer to help you

5. Select a Verb explains describes compares gives tells shows provides
lists
presents
teaches

6. Step 2: Copy to Make a Sentence
From Step 1 – use the words to make a real sentence. Fix spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors.

7. Step 3: Create a Fact Outline
Use your two column notes
Write short facts to support the main ideas

8. Step 4: Write the Summary
Use the outline or graphic organizer to write the rough draft
Do not write a conclusion sentence in a summary

9. Revise and Edit Edit your rough draft Look for errors
Check the Writing Rubric to meet your goal

10. Write Your Final Copy Write your final paragraph
Don’t forget to indent the first line
Put the title in the middle on the top line
Use your rough draft and don’t forget to correct your mistakes
Check the Writing rubric before completing this assignment