Bender’s Guideto writing a summary

Mention the purpose

Introduction

Set the hook

Mention the title and author

Put it in your own words

BodyBriefly mention each of the main ideas

Use quotes to prove your point

Keep it pretty short

Make it feel like an ending

Conclusion

Go over the main ideas one last time

Reset the hook

fin

Introduction• Hook• Title/author• Purpose

Body• Main ideas• Quotes• Your own words• Short!

Conclusion• Restate ideas• Reset hook• Feel like an ending