Writing a Summary Paragraph

A closing sentence can restate the main idea or be a __________ of all the ideas in the paragraph.

• fact

• fiction

• summary

• supporting detail

Which of these is the best word or phrase to start a closing sentence?

• First

• In conclusion

• In addition

• Next

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are about the same __________.

• topic

• word

• detail

• book

A paragraph can give __________ about the topic.

• facts

• opinions

• both facts and opinions

• neither facts nor opinions

When writing a summary, you should:

• Write a new fact

• Sum up what you just said

• Who needs a summary?

A written summary should be 3-5 sentences long.

• True

• False

The concluding paragraph includes...

• the writer's topic and claim

• the details and support of only one idea

• the conclusion and summary of the paper

Your summary should

• should be just a word or two

• be in complete sentences, in your own words and should cover the central idea and supporting details

• complete sentences, covers central idea in your own words

What is the first step in writing a summary?

• Create a summary outline

• Seek feedback from peers

• Read the text carefully

• Write a concise conclusion

Your summary should

• should be just a word or two

• be in complete sentences, in your own words and should cover the central idea and supporting details

• complete sentences, including text evidence and should cover central idea and supporting details

• complete sentences, cover central idea and supporting details, in your own words