Critical Thinking Q1

Fragmented thinking happens when

• thoughts jump from one idea to another with no connection

• thoughts are focused and organized

• thoughts are clear and coherent

• thoughts seem reasonable

All of the answer choices are synonyms of pertinent EXCEPT

• relevant

• germane

• stray

• related

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

One strategy for clarifying your thinking is to

• state one point at a time

• elaborate on what you mean

• give examples that connect to life experiences

• use analogies, metaphors, and similes to help connect ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

When you want someone to ________, ask, "Can you give an example?"

• stick to the point

• clarify their thinking

• admit their thinking is muddled

• take over the conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

If someone asks you, "What is the central question?" they want you to_______

• provide a solution

• clarify your thinking

• give evidence for your claim

• stick to the point

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

When thinking is relevant, it sets aside anything that is

• immaterial

• inappropriate

• extraneous

• beside the point

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2