Critical Reading
What are some methods for using 'Crtitical Reading Techniques'? (Name 3)
Underlining, highlighting, brackets, marginal notes
What is the first part of an essay that grabs the reader’s attention called?
The introduction or hook
Identify the subject in this sentence: "The students in the library are studying."
Students
This is the one-sentence, often last sentence of the introduction that states the author's main claim and stance on the topic.
What is a thesis statement?
This snack is famous for “popping” and is a favorite while watching movies.
Popcorn
When a reader asks, “What is the author’s purpose?” they are trying to identify what?
The reason the author wrote the text — to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
What is the sentence in your introduction that states your main claim or argument?
Thesis statement
Which is correct: “Their going to the park” or “They’re going to the park”?
They’re going to the park
This structural element is typically located at the start of a body paragraph and states the paragraph's main point, which directly supports the thesis.
What is a topic sentence?
This popular social media app is known for short videos, dance challenges, and viral trends.
TikTok
If a reader asks, “Whose perspective is represented and whose might be missing?” what critical reading skill are they practicing?
Identifying bias or analyzing point of view.
Claim + 3 reasons (support)
This is the error of combining two complete sentences with only a comma, instead of using a conjunction or a semicolon.
What is a comma splice?
This is the opposing viewpoint that the writer must acknowledge, summarize, and then refute in a separate section of the essay.
What is a counterargument?
This day of the week is named after the Norse god Thor.
Thursday
What does it mean to distinguish between explicit and implicit meaning in a text?
Explicit meaning is directly stated, while implicit meaning is implied and must be inferred.
Where are concise sentences and transitional sentences placed in an essay?
A concise sentence is the topic sentence (1st sentence of a body paragraph)
A transitional sentence is the last sentence in a body paragraph.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.
B) I have a big test tomorrow; and I can’t go out tonight.
A — I have a big test tomorrow; I can’t go out tonight.
These are words or short phrases—such as therefore, however, in addition, consequently—that writers use to smoothly connect one idea or paragraph to the next.
What are transitions?
This popular board game asks you to buy properties like Boardwalk and Park Place.
Monopoly
When readers evaluate how well evidence supports the author's claim, what skill are they practicing?
Analyzing and evaluating arguments/evidence
What is an argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay presents a clear claim, supported by facts and evidence, to persuade readers to accept a particular point of view on a debatable topic.
Identify the error in this sentence:
“Each of the students are responsible for turning in their homework.”
Subject-verb agreement error. Correct: “Each of the students is responsible for turning in their homework.”
This is the part of a body paragraph where you use data, quotes, statistics, or expert opinions to back up your topic sentence. ce.
What is evidence or support?
In Roblox, players can create and explore different worlds. The in-game currency is called this.
Robux