Your composition must contain two key elements, a summary of the text and a response to it. It must also contain a Work(s) Cited notation. Please follow MLA guidelines for formatting and documentation. You may want to use the MLA Report template in Google Docs as a starting point for your formatting.The summary should capture the main idea of the authors work. Please do not directly quote the author or use the exact same words as the author. It should be one paragraph of no more than 150 words in length. When summarizing, do the following:Provide the authors name, the title of the text, and the thesis of the text in the first sentence.Be objective (no personal judgments) and neutral (no opinions).Use third-person (he, she, it, they) and present tense reporting verbs.Clearly indicate that the ideas are the authors, not your own, by referring back to the author several times throughout the summary.Be concise (100-150 words).Be accurate.Provide a parenthetical citation with the page number(s) of the text at the end of the paragraph before transitioning to your own ideas.The reaction should be a deeper examination of the meaning, value, writing strategies, language, and applications of the text. It should be 2-3 paragraphs in length. When reacting,
do the following:Use first-person when appropriateWrite 2-3 paragraphs, each with a clear topic sentence and thoughtful supporting points. Do not copy the questions into your reaction.Consider responding to 1-3 of the questions at the end of the text under the headings Questions on Meaning, Questions on Writing Strategy, and Questions on Language. You may also respond to any of the questions below. Each idea should be fully and thoughtfully developed.What is surprising or interesting about the text?What does the text imply about certain cultures, values, or beliefs?What are some life experiences you have that relate to the text?Why does the thesis matter?How persuasive are the supporting points?Has the author overlooked anything?Are there any contradictions in the text?Do you disagree with the authorâs assumptions? What ideas does this text spark in your mind?What questions does the text inspire?Wrap up the composition with a brief conclusion.The Work(s) Cited on a new page at the end of the composition should provide the bibliographical information for the text you selected. Follow MLA formatting guidelines.Requirement: This paper MUST follow MLA formatting guidelines to properly cite the essay you are summarizing and responding to.