Summarization of text builds your comprehension by helping to reduce confusion. You should process the information you read with the goal of breaking down content into succinct pieces. Summarizing text by using writing activities builds on your prior knowledge, helps improve your writing skills and strengthens your vocabulary skills. Simple Steps in Summarizing Text 1. Read the text comprehensively. The very first step in making a summary is to have a comprehensive reading skill. 2. Write the main statements. Underlining or marking the main ideas from a text is the next step. 3. List down supporting details. Look for the details that support the main idea. 4. Create a summary. Prepare the first draft of the summary. 5. Adjust summary as needed. Omit or add any piece of information that is appropriate for making the summary​