Homework Help: Language Arts

Posted by Michelle on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 8:16pm.

Hello!
I have to write a summary of a book that I've read, and I've been writing it, and I'm worried I'm putting in too much detail/making it too specific/too long?
I wasn't sure if I'm supposed to summarize the whole plot in a couple of paragraphs, or if it's like the way I'm doing it, which is mentioning all the notable events that happen each chapter?

Language Arts - MattsRiceBowl, Monday, February 14, 2011 at 8:24pm
You'll have to clarify with your teacher. Usually, I would want an overall summery with the main plot in a few paragraphs, but every teacher is different.
Language Arts - SraJMcGin, Monday, February 14, 2011 at 9:03pm
Here are some "guides" for a summary:

http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=mcafee&p=how+to+write+a+summary+of+a+book

Sra

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