Reading for Understanding
What is the main point of this article?
Active Reading
What does the ending .edu mean in the web address?
It's an educational website
Is the Information up to date?
Currency
Of the three below, which one is a conclusion.
90% of students who graduate from an international school are placed in an oversees university
International schools are the best choice for global minded students
You have a better chance of getting into an oversees university
International schools are the best choice for global minded students
What percentage of people have a University degree?
Decoding
What does .gov mean in a website address?
It's a government website
Where is the information published and who is the author?
Authority
Of the three below, which one is a reason:
Natural forest fires clear out the undergrowth making it possible for new plants to grow
Natural forest fires should be allowed to burn out on their own
In one 23 acre of Land fire was not allowed to burn for 40 years. Plant diversity fell by 90 percent.
Natural forest fires clear out the undergrowth making it possible for new plants to grow
Why do people decide not to go to University?
Decoding
What does .org mean in a website address?
It's an organizational website
Why was the information published?
purpose
Which of the following is evidence:
Nuclear power is the best choice for energy production
It emits no CO2 gasses
It is better for the environment
It emits no CO2 gasses
Which reason is the most logical for not attending University?
Active
What's the best form of writing to type in to find the more precise websites
questions
Is the information appropriate for your research
Relevancy
Looking at the reasons below, what is the conclusion?
Scooters clutter the city
They are dangerous on the city streets
Scooters are causing problems in the city
What are the benefits and drawbacks to attending University?
Active
Why is Bing better to use than Baidu?
Articles can be read in English, articles are often more in depth and more educational, you have a broader range of articles to choose from
Where does the information come from? Is it supported by evidence?
Accuracy
Name one reason to support the following conclusion:
Globalization is more harmful than good for the world
loss of local culture
causes conflicts between nations
Causes the spreading of diseases
What does it mean when we say 'consider the context'?
Who wrote it?
Who published it?
When was it written?