Circle and underlined keywords from the topic in the text
Paper dictionary only for important words
Find the main Idea/Topic Sentence
Main Points
Underline the main point in each paragraph
Rewrite each main point in your own words on separate paper
Combine related main points
Organize the main points into the order you will use them
Write Summary
Use connector words
Use "quotations" if you copy directly from the text (use one quote maximum)
Proofreading
Did you write your topic sentence first?
SUBJECT and VERB agreement: "The author says"
Do all sentence start with a CAPITAL letter?
Did you Not use Incorrect Capitalization, Because this is Wrong!