Critical Reading
English Language
Critical Reading starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how you would identify the main idea in a complex passage.
Describe one strategy you can use to identify the author's tone in a passage.
Explain how context can affect the meaning of a text.
Explain the difference between literal comprehension and critical reading.
Explain why it is important to distinguish between fact and opinion when reading critically.
Read the following passage: 'Although the movie received poor reviews, it was a box office success.' What can you infer about the relationship between reviews and popularity?
Read the following passage: 'Despite the evidence, some people still believe the myth.' What does the word 'myth' suggest about the author's view?
Read the following passage: 'Many people believe that exercise is the key to a healthy life. However, some studies suggest that diet may be even more important.' What is the main idea of this passage?
Read the following statement: 'All teenagers are addicted to their phones.' Is this statement a fact or an opinion?
What does it mean to 'read between the lines'?
What is meant by the term 'author's bias'?
What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?
