Write an objective summary of your own over the entire story of “The Great Fire.” Remember, it should be at least 4 sentences: a topic sentence, 2 paraphrased facts, and a concluding sentence. Add transition words or phrases to signal the changes in your thoughts.
In October 1871, a fire that began in a barn in Chicago spread throughout much of the city. It killed hundreds of people, destroyed thousands of buildings, and left almost 100,000 people homeless.
