Writing Frame –
Summary of Informational Text
In the (genre: article, essay, editorial, report) ___________________________
entitled (title) ________________________________________________________
(author’s complete name) ________________________________________________
(verb: explores, investigates, discusses) _____________________________________
(topic and main idea/thesis)_______________________________________________
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First, (author’s last name) __________________(verb)_________________________
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The writer/author/journalist _______________________(verb)__________________
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In addition, s/he points out that ___________________________________________
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Moreover, s/he emphasizes that___________________________________________
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Finally, (author’s last name) __________________ concludes that _________________
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Verbs to Use in a Summary
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The author or (name of author) |
discusses explores takes a look at focuses on
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+ (topic) |
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This (type of genre) |
is concerned
with is about examines focuses on addresses
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+ (topic) |
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The author or (name of author) |
points out says states mentions emphasizes asserts reports notes highlights the fact contends argues concludes |
+ that (subject + verb) |