The assignment consists of two parts: a summary and a strong response essay. The summary requires students to summarize an article titled 'Children Need to Play, Not Compete' in 150-200 words, accurately relaying the main points in their own words. They must structure their first sentence as a thesis statement that conveys the main point(s) of the article. The second part is a response essay that requires students to decide on the terms of their response and support their points using logic, evidence, or personal examples.