"2nD Year LMD". How to Write a Book summary??

by Van Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:38 pm

Dear Mates :
To Write a GooD Book Review U'll Need To Aquire The Methodology Of Writing a BooK Summary !! So I thought That These Steps Might Help :
1.
Briefly tell what the book is about. Think through what is in the book from beginning to end, and write a few
sentences about the major events or topics. What happened that moved the story
forward? What was unique or compelling? Those are most likely the important
points that should be included in a summary.
2.
Don't include everything. Strive for
clear, succinct descriptions, and focus on keeping it short. Including too much
information goes against the entire concept of summarizing - and is a waste of
time and writing space. It is less work to add more information later if
necessary.
3.
Add your own thoughts. What did you
think about the events or subject described in the summary you just wrote?
Include your reactions and reflections. For example: "I thought that the part
about Hazel running out was a bad idea because ...."
4.
Finish with a concluding thought about the book as a whole. Why would you recommend it (or not recommend it) to others?
Tips
Read examples of summaries for books you have read. This will give you a feel for what should and should not be included.
Warnings
Use your own words. Including
phrases or sentences from the text is unnecessary, and again goes against the
concept of summarizing. Don't be tempted to use blurbs from the bookcover or
someone else's description or summary. Teachers will recognize when you are not
creating original work, and they will count it against you.

~Van