1. Summary-Response Responding to Reading

2.  To be able to summarize (paraphrase) the author’s main ideas succinctly  To be able to respond or react to what the author has to say using evidence from the story (to support or defend your point of view)  These are the core skills needed for writing literary analysis. Purpose of this Assignment

3.  Engaging author in a discussion by asking questions as you read an article or essay  Reading closely to spot those short story elements (character, setting, plot, conflict, etc.) and literary elements (symbolism, foreshadowing, flashback, etc.) Reading Critically

4.  Cite the author and the title of the text  Indicate the main ideas of the text  Paraphrase main ideas; quote sparingly, use key words, phrases, and sentences  Be objective Preparing the Summary

5.  Your opinion of the author’s ideas or literary techniques  Do you agree or disagree?  Cite evidence from the story to back up your opinion Preparing the Response

6.  For each of the stories in i, Robot, write a summary response.  Each summary/response should be at least two paragraphs in length:  The first paragraph is the summary of the story.  The second paragraph is your response to elements of the story.  These have no formal introduction other than a brief introduction of the author and story in the first sentence of the summary.  There is also no formal conclusion other than your final sentence wrapping up your overall opinion of the story. Assignment