CRITICAL READING AS REASONING Flashcards

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Limited to understanding
what the text says or the information in the text and
restating it.

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Non-critical reading

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Needs higher level of
comprehension as it requires you to analyze, interpret, and evaluate.

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Critical Reading

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Goals of Critical Reading

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  1. The ability to distinguish between fact and opinion
  2. The ability to identify the author’s purpose
  3. The ability to make inferences
  4. The ability to recognize the author’s tone
  5. The ability to recognize persuasive techniques
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You look at the parts to detect patterns,
such as main ideas and support, as well as
text organization.

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Analyze

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You will consider what the text means by
looking into the kind of ideas or
arguments the author is presenting.

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Interpret

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You make judgments about the authors’
ideas , e.g. explanations, evidences, as
factual, opinionated, appropriate, or
acceptable.

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Evaluate

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