Mentor's Manual

260 For the Nex t Generat i on: The Urban Mi n i s t r y I ns t i tute ’ s Mentor Manua l

Appendix 17 Sample Reading Completion Sheet

Part of our coursework requires that you purchase, read, and reflect upon the textbook(s) for the course. The assignment is to read each required textbook and write a precis (concise summary) of its main point, as you see it. Please summarize its major theme and argument, and then give your concise evaluation for each reading. Although the Student Workbook only shows space for two readings, the student must write a summary for each reading by using the back of the form. It is of utmost importance to us for our students to analyze a text, that is, to read it, understand its thesis (main point), articulate its argument in a respectful way (whether you agree with the author or not), and then respond as to why you agree or disagree with the thesis. This practice helps strengthen your ability to engage different opinions in a respectful way, and learn to listen to others and respond with clarity and respect. In this way, you learn to dialogue with and discuss with others whose beliefs differ from your own. A printable form of this document can be found at www.tumi.org/mentor .

Sample Reading

Completion Sheet

The Capstone Curriculum God the Father, Module 6 Reading Completion Sheet

Name ____________________________________

Date _____________________________________

For each assigned reading, write a brief summary (one or two paragraphs) of the author’s main point. (For additional readings, use the back of this sheet.)

Reading 1 Title and Author: ___________________________________________ Pages: ____________

Reading 2 Title and Author: ___________________________________________ Pages: ____________