A quick outline of how to write a summary for Mr. Klingensmith

1. Bender’s Guide to writing a summary

2. Mention the purpose Introduction Set the hook Mention the title and author

3. Put it in your own words Body Briefly mention each of the main ideas Use quotes to prove your point Keep it pretty short

4. Make it feel like an ending Conclusion Go over the main ideas one last time Reset the hook

5. fin

6. Introduction • Hook • Title/author • Purpose Body • Main ideas • Quotes • Your own words • Short! Conclusion • Restate ideas • Reset hook • Feel like an ending