First you get to read something on the Internet or in your favorite magazine, and then write a summary of it.

Choose any subject of interest to you personally (stamps, bees, security alarms, global warming, sports, etc.) and read about it (or listen to a podcast, or view a DVD). Other suggestions: go to an online version of a newspaper or magazine or radio broadcast, such as The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Atlantic Monthly, Sports Illustrated, the BBC, NPR, your local newspaper, a website of your choice, and so on. Don't hesitate to read something from a magazine you subscribe to or a book from your local library. Check out your college's online library as well, which you can access through the Resources tab.

After you read and take notes on your piece, write a Summary paragraph. In your summary, try to capture the main ideas of the piece in clear and concise sentences. Remember you are summarizing, so don't include any opinions.

would one of these work

A Drug Called Charlie Sheen

Betty White: “You’ve Had An Overdose Of Me Lately”

Yes, either of those would work. Just be sure you keep your teacher's last sentence in mind -- no opinions!!

How to summarize: http://www.ehow.com/how_4734227_summarize-an-article.html

here is another that would be good:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/nyregion/04remedial.html?src=me&ref=general

thanks

To write a summary, you need to follow these steps:

1. Choose a subject of interest to you personally. It could be anything like stamps, bees, security alarms, global warming, sports, or any other topic that catches your attention.
2. Start by conducting research on your chosen subject. You can use various sources like the internet, magazines, books, podcasts, DVDs, online newspapers, and radio broadcasts. Visit reputable websites like The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, The Atlantic Monthly, Sports Illustrated, the BBC, NPR, or your local newspaper. You can also utilize online libraries accessible through the Resources tab of your college.
3. Read or listen to the selected piece, taking thorough notes to ensure you capture the main ideas accurately.
4. Once you have finished reading or listening, create a summary paragraph that captures the key points of the piece. Remember, a summary should be clear, concise, and free from personal opinions.
5. Start your summary with an introductory sentence that briefly introduces the topic and the source material you used.
6. Follow the introduction with a series of sentences that summarize the main ideas of the piece. Be sure to use your own words and avoid directly quoting the original source.
7. Revise your summary to ensure it is coherent, logical, and effectively communicates the main ideas. Check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.
8. Finally, review your summary to ensure it accurately represents the main points of the original piece.

By following these steps, you can write a comprehensive and objective summary of any piece you read or listen to.