Critical Reading

I reflect on the possible missing information.

• Critical Reading

• Not

I research something about the author of the text.

• Critical Reading

• Not

____________ means to exercise your judgement about what you are reading, that is, not taking anything you read at face value.

• Critical Reading

• Reading

A critical reader analyzes and evaluates the preciseness of the reasoning that supports a certain thesis statement of a text.

• True

• False

Examining the evidence such as supporting facts, examples, etc. in the text is essential in critical reading.

• True

• False

In critical reading, you simply absorb and understand the text.

• True

• False

In critical reading, the reader must not determine the central claims or purpose of the text.

• True

• False

The author describes the city as 'a place of lost dreams,' filled with broken promises and forgotten hopes. What can you infer about the author’s feelings towards the city?

• a) The author feels the city is full of potential.

• b) The author is indifferent to the city.

• c) The author views the city negatively.

• d) The author sees the city as a place of hope.

Emma writes about the importance of maintaining traditions, suggesting that they connect us to our roots and give us a sense of identity. What does Emma likely believe about modern changes to traditions?

• a) She welcomes them as necessary.

• b) She believes they should be embraced fully.

• c) She thinks they should be carefully considered.

• d) She views them as irrelevant.

The politician claims that the new policy will benefit everyone, but she only discusses the advantages for wealthy individuals.

• She favors wealthy individuals.

• She dislikes wealthy individuals.

• She is neutral about the policy.

• She doesn’t care about the policy.