Write a Summary (1½ – 2 pages)
Goal: In chapter two (“The Tree of Knowledgeâ€) of Sapiens, author Yuval Harari discusses what made Homo Sapiens distinct from other species. Your task is to read the chapter carefully, then write a summary. You are not required to take a position on any of it. That is not the function of a summary. Instead pull out the key points of the chapter and describe them in a well-written 1-2 pages.
Resources: Sapiens, chapter 2.
Length and Format: 1½ – 2 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, one-inch margins.
Due Dates: Sunday Jan 21, 2018.
Evaluation Rubric:
- Your summary provides a clear and concise recounting of Chapter 2 of Sapiens.
- Your essay effectively demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of that chapter.
- Your summary is well organized and free of grammatical errors.