Description
The 4-MAT Review system is a way of responding to readings that requires the learner to
interact with new ideas on several levels. Please use the following format in preparing 4-MAT
Review Assignments.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Summary: Summarize what you have read as if you were the author boiling down the
book into 150 to 200 tight words. Prove that you comprehend the readings by writing a
no-nonsense summary.
2. Concrete responses: Get vulnerable! In 200 to 250 words, relate a personal life episode
that this book connected with in your own life experience. Relate your story in first
person, describing action, quoting sentences you remember hearing or saying. In the
teaching style of Jesus, this is a do-it-yourself parable, case study, confession. You will
remember almost nothing you have read unless you make this critical, personal
connection. What video memory began to roll? This is your chance to tell your story and
make new ideas found in the book your own. Use academic references and development
to support your personal observations.
3. Reflection: What new questions pop up for you in response to what you have read?
Keep a rough note sheet at hand as you read. Begin with questions like, “What would I
like further information on?” Where do I not agree/strongly agree with the author?” or
“What bothers me/excites me about this content?” Use academic references and
development to support your personal observations. This section should be at least 200 to
250 words.
4. Application: How does information book influence how you are going to continue your
own personal growth process? What actions or changes are you going to make in your
life as a result of your learning? Your response here is a matter of obedience first,
questions later. Be precise in summarizing your action steps. Use academic references
and development to support your personal observations. (limited to 150 to 200 words).
5. Books to Review:
4-MAT Review: Initial 4 MAT Review Assignment: Dobson (2007) Chapters 1 – 8.
4-MAT Review: Final 4 MAT Review Assignment: Friedman , Chapters 1 – 10.
