HOW TO WRITE A PRECIS
First sentence identifies author, genre, & year of publication, and gives a correct statement of the overall theme of the piece.
Second sentence states how the author has supported and developed their theme, and uses at least three accurate rhetorical verbs.
Third sentence shows a clear statement of author's purpose in writing the piece.
Fourth sentence identifies the author's audience and specific target for the piece.
Finish by restating the overall theme in your own words.
First sentence identifies author, genre, & year of publication, and gives a correct statement of the overall theme of the piece.
Second sentence states how the author has supported and developed their theme, and uses at least three accurate rhetorical verbs.
Third sentence shows a clear statement of author's purpose in writing the piece.
Fourth sentence identifies the author's audience and specific target for the piece.
Finish by restating the overall theme in your own words.