How many sentence should a brief chapter summary be?

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Because some of mine are half a page while others a two pages. Is this too much? I mean, I wanted to be detailed so the teacher would know I actually read the book. But I also hope I don’t get a bad grade for doing this?

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Accepted Answer

Most teacher give you extra credit for doing extra work. It it is worrying you though try to narrow them down to a half a page or a full page.

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

5 to 10

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

Those are too long. A brief chapter summary should be about a paragraph long, so anywhere from 5-8 sentences should be good. Just cover the main points of the plot in the story, don’t include too many details. Remember, it’s suppose to be brief.

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

As a former teacher, I’ll tell you this: Introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence.Enough sentences in between to show the teacher the main “Theme” or Main idea(s) of the chapter. A few sentences showing why you feel the “Theme” was the “theme” of the chapter. That should take you anywhere from 7 to 20 some sentences- or half a page.HTH, D

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

Usually, the teacher has already read the book and does not need to know every minute detail. A chapter summary should be anywhere from 5-10 sentences with enough detail to prove that you read and understood the book.

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

7 to 10

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

It depends on how small or eventful the chapter is, but I would write closer to one page, but more is acceptable, just never less than half. Just make sure you thoroughly describe what you mean, but don’t ramble on and on.

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

i would do 3 paragraphs that is what i do and i do pretty good just put a lot of detail.. i would also maybe do 4 paragraphs

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

one paragraph, so 6-14 sentences. Don’t make it too long or the reader will get bored.

Prof. Carmelo Hilpert · Answer

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