To create a summary after reading a story, what step should someone do during the reading?

Question

1. Write down whatever the main character says
2. Remember everything that happens in the story
3. Take notes that identify characters and events
4. Write down what happens in the story word for word.

Answer 1

The best step to take during the reading, in order to create a summary afterward, is:

3. Take notes that identify characters and events.

This approach helps you capture the essential elements of the story without getting bogged down in excessive detail, allowing for a more effective summary later.