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Chapters 1 and 2.

Then, write a 1-2 page double-spaced summary of it. You can organize it however you want, as long as you cover the main points of all three chapters.

This is a summary, not a persuasive essay, so you do not need a thesis. However, your summary should mention the title and author of the book at the beginning so readers know your subject.

See a sample reading summary here.

You can reflect on your opinions about the book and the author’s ideas, but make sure you first adequately summarize the author’s points. The summary should be at least 80% summary and no more than 20% personal opinion.

Don’t overthink this assignment; its main goal is to show me you read the material.