Common rules on writing a summary
1. Focus on main ideas and l_e_a_ve__o_u_t examples and details. •2. When using the words and phrases in the original passage, do not include your own opinion, but be sure to use your own words
Florence Chadwick
• 2.What did the woman attempt to do at age 34?
to become the first woman to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast.
• 3.Why did she fail in her first attempt but succeed in her second attempt ?
out the topic sentences ,key words and phrases.
2.Tense: use the tense based on the passage. 3.Rewrite: Write in our own words.
4.Join: In our final draft, insert transitional words
polish and perfect the writing.
The song reminds us that all of us should have confidence in ourselves, be ready to challenge ourselves, and have a good dream ,with which you can make everything possible.