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Writing a Summary or Précis
Paraphrase, Summary, and Précis
This page offers a brief discussion of each skill.
Paraphrasing and Summarizing
A 2-page handout with step-by-step instructions for writing a paraphrase and summary. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.
Process for Writing a Summary
This list emphasizes discovering the writer's purpose before writing a summary.
Summarizing
This interactive lesson makes an excellent introduction to this skill because it focuses more on reading than on writing. It is designed for adult learners and will work with many age levels.
Web English Teacher presents the best of K-12 English / Language Arts teaching resources: lesson plans, WebQuests, videos, biography, e-texts, criticism, jokes, puzzles, and classroom activities. Permission to link is granted to any educational site.
This page updated May 29, 2008.