Critical Reading
English Language
Critical Reading starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how recognizing an author's tone can aid in critical reading.
Describe one strategy for identifying the author's purpose in a text.
Describe one way to evaluate the logic of an argument in a text.
Explain how identifying logical fallacies can improve critical reading.
Read the following passage: 'Despite the evidence supporting climate change, some groups continue to deny its existence.' What is the author's attitude toward climate change denial?
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that technology has improved communication, but some argue it has led to a decline in face-to-face interactions.' What is the main argument presented in the passage?
Read the following passage: 'Research shows that students who read critically perform better academically.' What evidence supports the claim in this passage?
Read the following passage: 'The author claims that exercise improves mental health, but provides no supporting evidence.' What is missing from the argument?
Read the following passage: 'The new policy will benefit everyone, as it is the only logical solution.' What persuasive technique is used here? (1) Bandwagon, (2) Appeal to authority, (3) False dilemma, (4) Testimonial
Read the following statement: 'All teenagers are addicted to social media.' What type of logical fallacy does this statement represent? (1) Hasty generalization, (2) Circular reasoning, (3) Ad hominem, (4) Slippery slope
Which of the following best defines 'implicit meaning'? (1) The literal meaning of the text, (2) The meaning suggested but not directly stated, (3) The main idea, (4) The summary of the text
Which of the following best describes 'inference' in critical reading? (1) Making a guess without evidence, (2) Drawing a logical conclusion based on evidence in the text, (3) Summarizing the text, (4) Memorizing facts
Fill in the blank: The ability to recognize when an argument is based on faulty reasoning is called __________ thinking.
Fill in the blank: The process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of identifying the author's point of view and evaluating the strength of their arguments is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The use of emotional language to persuade readers is known as __________ appeal.
True or False: Critical readers accept the author's claims without question if the author is an expert.
True or False: Critical reading involves both comprehension and evaluation of a text.
True or False: Critical reading requires questioning the author's assumptions and arguments.
True or False: Critical reading skills are only useful in academic settings.
