SUMMARY PARAGRAPH
GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Topic Sentence:
Theme, Source,
Setting, and Subject
Primary Detail:
Primary Event/Fact with
Supporting Details /
Transition Word /
One to Two Sentences
Secondary Detail:
Secondary Event/Fact with
Supporting Details /
Transition Word /
One to Two Sentences
Tertiary Detail:
Tertiary Event/Fact with
Supporting Details /
Transition Word /
One to Two Sentences
Concluding Sentence:
Conclusion stating Change of
the Theme or the Value of It /
Transition Word
GUIDELINES
The first sentence introduces
the source of the information
(title of the article), the theme
(or topic). A character who
illustrates the theme may also
be included.
The primary detail identifies
a fact from the beginning of the
article. Include accompanying
details which give definition to
the fact.
The secondary detail
identifies a fact from the
middle of the article. Include
accompanying details which
give definition to the fact.
The tertiary detail identifies
a fact from the end of the
article. Include accompanying
details which give definition to
the fact.
The concluding sentence
declares whether the theme has
changed or if it has been
proven valuable.
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The primary, secondary,
tertiary details and the
conclusion must include
transition words.
Please use the "Common
Linking Words/Phrases" chart
on this page. Do not use words
with an asterisk (*).
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