Outlining and Summarizing

What is the main idea of the paragraph? Answer in one sentence.

Fill in the missing parts of this outline based on the paragraph:

I. Rainforests are important and full of life

A. ____________________________

B. ____________________________

C. ____________________________

Write a two to three-sentence summary of the paragraph using your own words.

Which of the following would be the best title for the paragraph?

• The Climate of Rainforests
• Animals of the Rainforest
• The Importance of Rainforests
• The Beauty of Tropical Plants