2 readings selections. For each of those two readings,
• write 2 paragraph summary.
• write 2 paragraph response.
Organization
• First present the 2 paragraph summary and the 2 paragraph response for “Good applicants with bad
grammar”. Then, present the 2 paragraph summary and the 2 paragraph response for “It’s not just grammar:
It’s clear thinking”.
• Review summary-response paper example.
words) in length.
• Review Summarizing and Responding to Readings for a sample summary-response paper.
McWhorter, J. (2012, August 13). Good applicants with bad grammar. New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-gethired/good-applicants-with-bad-grammar
Rushkoff, D. (2013, January 30). It’s not just grammar: It’s clear thinking. New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2012/08/13/is-our-children-learning-enough-grammar-to-get-hired/itsnot-just-grammar-its-clear-thinking.
Sample Solution
