Reading/Viewing
& Summarizing
Writing a Summary
1. (Topic) What is the the article/video-clip mainly
about?
1. (Main Idea) What is the piece saying about the
topic?
1. (Provide Evidence) Give two examples, or
details, that support what is said about the topic.
Write a sentence for each of the steps
above to create your summary.

How to Write a Summary

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    Writing a Summary 1.(Topic) What is the the article/video-clip mainly about? 1. (Main Idea) What is the piece saying about the topic? 1. (Provide Evidence) Give two examples, or details, that support what is said about the topic. Write a sentence for each of the steps above to create your summary.