Refer to the strategies on pp. 294–297 in the essential guide to language, writing, & literature to construct powerful paragraphs for your summary. take note of the specific tips about writing a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence. working on the draft you completed earlier, revise and edit the summary for the use of the “literary present” tense and for chronological order. make sure that sentences are clear, concise, and varied in structure.