Writing A Summary

Attached are some notes about summary writing. Read them through before you begin this activity. 


Instructions:  Read the informational text about endangered species in Canada. Take notes about the main ideas in the texts by using some of the strategies that you have learned. 

Write a 1 paragraph summary of the text. Be sure to include the main idea from each section. 

You should write 1-2 sentences about each paragraph in the text.  

Your summary should be approximately 1/3 the length of the original text. 

Remember:

  • Only include the main ideas 
  • Choose information from each section
  • Include an introduction and conclusion sentence
  • Paraphrase the ideas
  • Do not include your opinion 
  • Do  not add new information
  • Make sure that you haven't changed the meaning of any of the information

Reading Name- Canada's Endangered Animals