ASSIGNMENT
A summary is a short statement or paragraph that tells what an article is mainly about.
Using the article “Justice for Salem’s Last Witch” from Upfront Magazine, summarize as if you were going to write an essay.
Step 1: Write the main idea of the article here.
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Step 2: Find three key details from the article that support that main idea. Write them in your own words in two to
three sentences here. (Hint: Avoid choosing minor details from just one section of the article. Instead, pick
key details that support the article’s overall main idea.)
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Step 3: Combine your answers to steps 1 and 2 to form one cohesive paragraph. Make sure your sentences are free
of opinions. Revise as necessary
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CHALLENGE: On a separate sheet of paper, turn your objective summary into a review of the article.
How do an objective summary and a review differ in terms of purpose, tone, and content?
