Reading Summaries should be a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words (approximately 1-2 pages in standard formatting)All reading summaries must follow standard formatting requirements. (That is, standard margins, font size, and paragraph spacing is observed. Students cannot manipulate font size, margins, and paragraph spacing to meet length requirements.)Reading Summaries require that you read a primary source selection from the end of each chapter, then write a short summary that identifies the thesis and outlines the main argument. Reading summaries are not about your opinion or perspective – they are expository essays that explain the content of the reading. All reading summaries must include substantive content based on the students reading of the material.When writing Reading Summaries, you may not quote the author without proper citations. In other words, if you use the exact words of the original author (copy-paste) you MUST do a proper citation. Similarly, if you use any other website (such as Wikipedia, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, etc.) you must cite the source. Failure to cite sources properly is in violation of Student Rights and Responsibilities Manual which may result in grade penalties.When in doubt, quote/cite your sources. All quotes, references, and ideas lifted from any source – including internet sources MUST be properly cited in MLA/APA format.All reading summaries must be thoroughly proof-read and checked for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Students should write in professional, academic prose and use only appropriate language. Spelling and grammar count towards your grade in every assignment.After reading all of Chapter 2, please select ONE of the following primary source readings:“Anthropology and the Abnormal” by Ruth Benedict (starting on page 33)-or-“Trying Out One’s New Sword” by Mary Midgley (starting on page 35)Write a short, objective summary of 250-500 words which summarizes the main ideas being put forward by the author in this selection.

Students learn in a variety of settings and environments. Group learning creates an environment of engagement and motivation. It gives students a chance to learn from each other in a cooperative learning setting. The arrangement and layout of the classroom should provide opportunities to work productively and cooperatively to achieve learning goals.For this assignment, you will design a classroom arrangement for your selected grade level and the students outlined in the “Class Profile.” Consider your experiences in your field experience classroom, and conduct an Internet search to identify a variety of classroom environments. Take note of the materials found in each environment and the physical arrangement of the classrooms. Use one of the classroom design websites in Topic Materials to design your classroom. Your design should create a learning environment that focuses on creating opportunities for group and cooperative learning.Your classroom design should include:Classroom layout (i.e., where the desks/tables will be placed) that facilitates group learning.Resources and technological tools, and where they will be located.Traffic flow consistent with age-appropriate physical and social development.Equal access to the room’s resources and technological tools for students of all ability levels.In addition, write a 200-300 word rationale that explains how the classroom arrangement:Minimizes distractions and maximizes classroom time and space to facilitate students working productively.Encourages cooperative learning groups that foster respectful and safe communication to cooperatively achieve learning goals.