“Mark Edmundson, Who Are You and What Are You Doing?”

1. Read “Mark Edmundson, Who Are You and What Are You Doing?” Write a one-paragraph summary of it. Do not forget to label the sentences: For example: TS, MP#1, ELAB, MP#2, ELAB, MP #3, Elab, CS. Points will be deducted for not labeling.Write the word count. Remember, you are summarizing, NOT evaluating the writer’s argument. 2. Write a thesis statement for: write an essay in which you formulate an evidence-based argument to analyze the purpose(s) of education in “Mark Edmundson, Who Are You and What Are You Doing?” What are the problems the author sees in education in the U.S.? Where do you stand on the issues she/he raises and the conclusions she/he draws?