Critical Reading and Writing

What does critical reading aim to achieve?

• To distinguish the use of fact and opinion of a text

• To skim through and memorize the content of a text

• To assess a text's credibility

  through analysis

What are certain characteristics of a critical reader?

• Raising questions, making connections, and considering different perspectives

• Raising questions, being active, and ignoring different perspectives

• Raising questions, thinking logically, and avoiding different perspectives

A good topic sentence should...

• include a topic and some main ideas

• include a topic and a main idea

• include a topic, a main idea, and some major points

A good summary paragraph should...

• include the simple present tense and citations of other sources

• include properly quoted phrases

  and sentences

• include reader reminders

  from time to time

Regarding a website, which domain name should you exercise caution with?

• .net

• .int

• .edu

A paragraph lacks unity and coherence when it...

• contains details that are related and sentences are not well-linked

• contains irrelevant information and sentences are not well-linked

• contains major points but they are not well-linked

How can you guard against falling for fake news?

• Paying attention to only the

  clickbait headline

• Considering only the content

  from textbooks

• Cross-checking other sources

  on the same topic

Which pair of loaded words show positive and negative feelings?

• Positive: Devoted

  Negative: Ignorant

• Positive: Prosperous

  Negative: Agreesive

• Positive: Strategy

  Negative: Scheme

Which sentence uses the "Bandwagon" propaganda device?

• • Obviously, since everyone cheats on exams, it is acceptable.

• My friends all claim that the latest Audi is the most well-liked vehicle available.

• When the new smartphone is released this coming weekend, we're going to get it. How come you are not?

What benefit(s) can you get from reviewing a peer's writing?

• Improve your ability to write

  and comment.

• Give your peers helpful feedback so they can improve their writing.

• Gain ideas to enhance

  your own work