Step-by-step Instructions for Writing a Plot Summary

A plot summary simply tells what happens in a story. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create a plot summary.

You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Plot Summary section on the student site.

1. Prewriting

	Select a piece of literature and gather and organize details about the plot

2. Writing

	Name the title and author, summarize the events of the story, and wrap up your summary in a thoughtful way.

3. Revising

	Improve your plot summary by making sure you have included the most important events in the correct order.

4. Editing

	Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.