I have done a similar formula as Lisa with my junior high readers. It gets
them a one-paragraph summary that is easy for
them to remember and includes most major plot elements. I do encourage
stronger readers/writers to develop
their ideas more. I have tweaked the formula a bit . . .
Somebody, somewhere wanted/needed . . .
But . . .
So . . .
And . . .
Then . . .
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