summary 2

Introductory Paragraph

1. always open with subject of the paper followed by the issue

2. add 5 Ws (who, what, when, where, and why) of the subject

3. follow with thesis statement which is the writer’s opinion of the subject

4. conclude with at least 2 main points as to why the opinion is valid

Body Paragraphs

Body Paragraph #1

1. open with key terms of main point #1

2. explain the meaning of main point #1

3. conclude paragraph with a specific example of main point #1

Body Paragraph #2

1. open with key terms of main point #2

2. explain the meaning of main point #2

3. conclude paragraph with a specific example of main point #2

Conclusion

summarize and further explain the central concerns of the paper