CAN SOMEONE PLEASE WRITE ME AN A SUMMARY ABOUT "THE LAST DOG STORY BY Katherine Paterson Directions and steps to writing an effective summary: There are five elements in this short story:

· Setting

· Character

· Plot

· Problem/ Conflict

· Resolution

Follow these steps and you will write an effective summary. Your summary should be only one page. Students you should write at least 3-5 paragraphs. Here are the directions to help guide you to writing a successful summary.

1. Write a few sentences – in your own words – stating the main message or gist of the story.

2. Write a few sentences about the setting of the story in the context of the story.

3. Write a few sentences about the main characters in the context of the story.

4. Write a few sentences about the conflict of the story in the context of the story.

5. Write several sentences to summarize the sequence of events using transitions effectively: First, ... Then, ... Next, Finally, ...

6. Write a few sentences about how the conflict was resolved.

7. Write a few sentences restating the the message or gist of the story that began the summary, but this time doing it in a slightly different way with the aim of bringing closure to the summary.