Newsela and Crash Course How and why we read

Who is the host of the Crash Course series mentioned in the text?

• John Green

• Zora Neale Hurston

• Emily Dickinson

• William Shakespeare

What is the main topic of the mini-series discussed in the text?

• Science

• Mathematics

• Reading and Writing in English

• World History

Which book by Zora Neale Hurston is mentioned as a collection of folklore?

• The Great Gatsby

• Their Eyes Were Watching God

• Mules and Men

• The Odyssey

According to the text, what is reading always an act of?

• Empathy

• Knowledge

• Entertainment

• Criticism

What does the author suggest is not a very interesting question?

• The author's writing style

• The author's background

• The author's intent

• The author's favorite book

What is the purpose of reading critically according to the text?

• To understand language and lives other than your own

• To get an A in class

• To memorize facts

• To find hidden symbols

What does the author suggest is the benefit of reading critically?

• Getting better grades

• Connecting with others and sharing your own story

• Understanding corporate profits

• Improving vocabulary

What is the author's opinion on authorial intent?

• It should be the focus of literary analysis

• It is the only way to interpret a text

• It is irrelevant to the reader's experience

• It is crucial for understanding a text

What does the author use to describe the act of reading?

• A conversation

• A game

• A treasure hunt

• A puzzle

What does the author suggest is the purpose of grammar?

• To confuse readers

• To create new languages

• To describe complex experiences

• To make school difficult