Attached Files: VoicesWood.pdf (3.327 MB)(If you have any difficulty opening this .pdf contact your instructor.)ARTICLE SUMMARY ASSIGNMENTIntroduction Summarize the following article in your own w

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ARTICLE SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT

Introduction

Summarize the following article in your own words. 

This assignment fulfills

• Module Outcome 2: You will have developed strategies child care leaders can use to enhance children's psychosocial and moral development.
• Course Outcome 8: You will have explained theories and principles of human development, growth and learning, including the findings of relevant research.
• General Education Competency 1: You will have communicated effectively using the conventions of American Standard English in professional and academic environments.

The Assignment

Summarize the article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the articles – that is plagiarism.

 What is the main focus of the article?

 What are three strategies that are discussed in the article?

 How will you implement the strategies/ideas (from the article) when working with children?

Grading Criteria:

Summarize the above article in your own words in 3 paragraphs (each paragraph should consist of at least 7 sentences).  The summary must have a focus that interprets or analyzes some aspect of the article. The third paragraph should be a reflection of your personal thoughts about the article. Did you find it useful, how would you include the ideas into your work with young children. Be specific. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism.  Also, do not copy and paste the article - that is plagiarism. Title of article must be included.

20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of five sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article

20 points – Third paragraph gives specifics on how you will use these strategies/ideas in the classroom when working with young children.

10 points – Correct grammar and spelling are used

Resources

Moses’s Story: Critical Literacy and Social Justice in an Urban Kindergarten/by Jeffrey W. Wood