Lesson 5: Critical Reading and Thinking

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Match the following critical reading characteristic with its description:

Understands the relation of one idea to another = Recognizes, builds and appraises of ideas and arguments Determines the importance and relevance of ideas and arguments = Identifies inconsistencies and errors in reasoning Approaches problems in a consistent and systematic way = Reflects on the justification of his own assumptions, beliefs and values Annotating = Underlining or highlighting important ideas or points in a text

Match the following critical reading strategy with its explanation:

Contextual reading = Studying the author, time period, and important events related to the text Outlining = Arranging information and ideas according to hierarchy in an overview Summarizing = Condensing a material in the reader's own words Critical Reading = Engaging with a text by expressing criticism or disapproval

Match the following reading strategies with their descriptions:

Paraphrasing = Putting a text in your own words while maintaining the original information Comparing and Contrasting = Naming the similarities and differences of two or more ideas or information Reflecting on Challenges to Your Beliefs and Values = Reading materials that may disturb, challenge, or confuse you emotionally Looking for Patterns of Opposition = Identifying opposing issues or hints presented by some writers

Match the following strategies with their descriptions:

Evaluating an Argument = Evaluating whether the claim or argument presented by the author is true and supported by evidence Judging the Writer’s Credibility = Asking questions to check if the writer is credible enough in the text Exploring the Figurative Language = Using words or expressions with a meaning different from literal interpretation Recognizing Emotional Manipulation = Identifying emotionally manipulative techniques used by some writers

Match the following SQ3R Method components with their descriptions:

S - Survey = Browsing the book to identify headings and other features of the text Q - Question = Formulating questions about the text R - Read = Beginning to read the material R - Recite = Answering the questions formulated in Q

Match the following types of information with their definitions:

Explicit Information = Fully revealed or expressed information with no room for interpretation Implicit Information = Information that is hinted at or suggested indirectly in the text

Explore the concept of critical reading as a way to engage with various types of texts. Learn about the characteristics of critical thinkers and how they analyze the relationships between different ideas. Enhance your skills in determining the significance and relevance of information.

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