This animation teaches students how to summarize stories or reading passages from books.

2. A SUMMARY is a shorter version of a larger text. The
aim of the summary is to give the reader an idea of ​​the
source text without reading it.
A summary should tell the reader the highlights of what
they need to know without giving them unnecessary
details. It should also include enough details to give a
clear and honest picture.
Summaries shouldn’t contain personal opinion.

3. o The text of the SUMMARY should look adequate and
understandable to a person who has not read the original
text;
o The size of the SUMMARY should be not more than one
third of the size of the original text;
o Paraphrase sentences! There should be no direct speech
in the SUMMARY;
o Use Present Tenses to narrate the events or facts;
o Use transition words to connect the different plot points,
and connectors to ensure a smooth flow.

4. The following structure must be observed:
o Introduction
o Body
o Conclusion

5. Start your summary with a brief introduction that
includes:
o the title of the story;
o the author;
o the main character(s).

6. In the body of the summary:
o Summarize the plot of the story in a clear and
concise manner.
o Focus on the main events and avoid unnecessary
details without inserting a personal opinion.

7. Use transition words to connect the different plot
points, and connectors to ensure a smooth flow:
Transitions Connectors
first, so,
next, as,
later on, however,
meanwhile, anyhow,
at last, moreover,
eventually, although

8. When it comes to the conclusion part:
o End the summary with a brief conclusion that ties
together the main plot points and themes.
o You can also include your own thoughts or
opinions on the story, but make sure they are
relevant and add value to the summary.

9. The Invisible Man is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. The story centres
on a brilliant scientist who discovers the key to invisibility.
First of all, Griffin, the Invisible Man, has no shelter and no clothes. So, he
has an idea to go to a department store to take shelter, get food and clothes
in the shop. When the closing time comes and the doors are shut from
outside, he gets up and goes to explore the department store. He finds
everything he needs and begins to feel a human again. Next, he spends the
rest of the night in the mattress room sleeping there. As he wakes up in the
morning, he hears sounds of men coming. Griffin tries to hide behind the
counter, however, he is found by the shop workers, who call the police.
Meanwhile, Griffin tries to run away followed by the shop workers. He takes
off his clothes but fails to take off his vest. At last, he manages to take off the
vest and become invisible just before the policemen enter.
Eventually, he leaves the store without clothes and with no plans to get them.

10. A Eugene Lysak compilation
2023