Lateral Reading

Because lateral readers check different sources side by side to see if sources are trustworthy, they are called

• Crab walkers

• Next door neighbors

• Extra opinions

• Crab dancers

The primary purpose of lateral reading is to​ (a)   information by checkin (b)   sources and opening new

(c)   .

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• verify
• multiple
• tabs
• one
• misinterpret

In the W.I.D.E. lateral reading strategy, what does the "W" represent?

• What (What is the topic?)

• When (When was the information published?)

• Who (Who is the author or sponsor of the website?)

• Where (Where was the information found?)

E is for

Why is lateral reading considered an effective strategy for evaluating information?

• It allows you to focus solely on one source's detailed information.

• It helps you quickly identify the main idea of a text.

• It provides a broader perspective by comparing information from multiple sources.

• It is a faster way to read long articles.

Beyond school projects, what is a significant benefit of applying lateral reading in everyday life?

• It helps you memorize facts more easily.

• It allows you to quickly write summaries of articles.

• It helps you avoid being misled and make informed decisions.

• It improves your typing speed.