Directions: Complete the outline. Then combine the sentences to make a successful summary.

Introduction Sentence:

In the article, “__________________________________________” (title) by

____________________________________ (Author), the story is about_______________

__________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________. (The author’s purpose)

Body:

First, ________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________(put the first important fact).

Then, ______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ (Put the next important fact).

Next, ________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ (State the third

important fact).

Last, _________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ (state the last important

fact)

Concluding Sentence:

In conclusion, in the article, “_______________________________________” (title) by____________

______________________________ (Author), _____________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (state the overall

message).