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The document outlines the differences between simple reading, critical reading, and critical thinking, emphasizing how each skill builds upon the previous one to enhance comprehension and analysis. It provides practical examples and strategies for applying these skills to various texts, such as news articles and academic papers, while highlighting the importance of identifying bias and evaluating arguments. Additionally, it details components of critical thinking, including summarizing, inferring, and distinguishing fact from opinion.

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The document outlines the differences between simple reading, critical reading, and critical thinking, emphasizing how each skill builds upon the previous one to enhance comprehension and analysis. It provides practical examples and strategies for applying these skills to various texts, such as news articles and academic papers, while highlighting the importance of identifying bias and evaluating arguments. Additionally, it details components of critical thinking, including summarizing, inferring, and distinguishing fact from opinion.

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Lesson 1 of Q4: Simple

Reading, Critical Reading,


and Critical Thinking
1.Define simple reading and critical reading

2.Define Critical reading and Critical thinking

3. Explore the nuances between simple reading, critical


reading, and critical thinking.

Understand how each skill builds upon the other to enhance


comprehension and analysis.

MD
by Mei Rose Despi
Pre-activity:
Identify whether the statement is/are
simple reading or critical reading

1.It gives the basic definition of a text.


2.The readers actively recognizes
and analyzes the evidences in the
text.
3.Its central idea is message being imparted.
4.One of its central goal is to
recognize authors perspective in
the text.
5.Reflects after reading the text by
making judgment.
6. Following instructions to bake a cake.
7. Analyzing the speaker's biases, persuasive
techniques, and underlying agenda.

8. Understanding the events of the


story without analyzing underlying
themes or symbolism

9.Considering multiple perspectives,


evaluating sources for reliability, and
understanding the context of historical
events,
10.Assembling flat-pack furniture and
following the step-by-step guide without
deeper analysis.
Critical Reading:
Analyzing and Evaluating
Critical reading goes beyond the surface. It
involves actively analyzing and evaluating
the text.
Examine arguments, identify assumptions, and assess the
credibility of sources.

1 Analysis 2 Evaluation
Breaking down the text's Assessing the text's
arguments. strengths and
weaknesses.

3 Interpretation
Understanding the underlying meaning.
Key Elements of Critical
Reading: Identifying Bias
One crucial aspect is identifying bias. Authors
may have perspectives that influence their
writing.
Recognize loaded language, skewed evidence,
and hidden agendas within the text.

1 Loaded Language
Emotionally charged words.

2 Skewed Evidence
Presenting data selectively.

3 Hidden Agendas
Underlying motives.
Critical Thinking: Going Beyond the Text

 Critical thinking extends beyond reading. It involves applying reasoned


judgment to information.
 Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information from various source
to form your own conclusions.

Synthesis Evaluation Application


Integrating multiple sources. Judging the validity of claims. Using knowledge in new contexts.
Simple Reading vs. Critical Reading
vs. Critical Thinking: A Comparison
 Simple reading is passive.
 Critical reading is active analysis.
 Critical thinking is the broader application of
reason.
Each skill builds upon the previous one to enhance
understanding and decision-making.

Skill Focus Action

Simple Reading Decoding Comprehend

Critical Reading Analysis Evaluate

Critical Thinking Reason Apply


Practical Examples: Applying
These Skills to Real-World Texts
Consider news articles, academic papers, or
advertisements. Apply critical reading to identify
author's perspective.
Use critical thinking to assess the broader implications and potential biases of
the information presented.

News Article
Evaluate sources.

Academic Paper
Assess arguments.

Advertisement
Identify persuasion techniques.
How to evaluate News Article considering critical
reading skill and critical thinking skills

Critical Reading: Analyzing the text

1.Identify the author's main claim: What is the


central argument the article is trying to
make?
2.Examine the evidence: Does the author use
to support their claim? Is it credible and
relevant?
3.Look for biases: Does the author have any
biases that might influence their reporting?

4.Check for logical fallacies: Are there any


flaws in the author's reasoning? Are they
using emotional appeals instead of logical
arguments?
Example: Let's say that you are reading an article
about a new
medical treatment.
Critical Reading: Analyzing the text

Claim: The article claims this treatment


is a "
Miracle cure" for a specific
disease.
Evidence: The article cites a single study
conducted by a small, unknown company.
Bias: The author is a spokesperson for
the
company that developed the
Fallacy: The article uses emotional
treatment.
appeals, emphasizing the suffering of
patients without providing balanced
information about the potential risks or
limitations of the treatment
How to evaluate News Article considering
critical reading skill and critical thinking
skills
Critical Thinking: Questioning the Information

1.Consider the source: Is the news outlet


reputable and known for accurate reporting?
Do they have history of bias?
2.Think about the headline: Does the headline
accurately reflect the content of the article?

3.Evaluate the tone: Is the article written in a


neutral, objective tone? or is it biased and
opinionated?
4.Look for missing information: Is there any
important information that the article leaves
out? and do the Fact-check!
Example: Let's say that you are reading an
article
about a new medical treatment.
Critical Thinking

Source: The news outlet is known for


sensationalized reporting and promoting
unproven treatments..
Headline: The headline is overly dramatic and
uses language like, " miracle cure"
Tone: The article is written in a very positive
and enthusiastic tone, suggesting the
treatment is more effective than it might be.

Missing information: The article doesn't


mention any potential side effects or risks
associated with the treatment.
How to Assess arguments in academic paper
considering critical reading skill and critical thinking
skills
Critical Reading: Go beyond simply
understanding the information presented.
1.Identify the Arguments: Main Claim,
Supporting claims, Target audience
2.Evaluating the evidence: Credibility,
Sufficiency, types of evidence, and
objectivity
3.Analyzing the reasoning: Logical
Connections, Fallacies and Assumptions

4.Applying critical thinking: Your own


perspective, Wider Context, Implications and
Open-mindedness
Example: Imagine an academic paper arguing that
social media use negatively impacts mental health

Claim: Social media use is linked to increased anxiety


and depression

Evidence: The paper cites several studies that


have
found correlations between social
media
use and mental health issues.
Reasoning: The author argues that the
constant
comparison and pressure to present
a perfect
image on social media contributes to
negative feelings.
How to identify persuasion techniques considering
critical reading skill and critical thinking skills

Target: Advertisements

Unmasking the Art of Influence

1.Emotional Appeal (Pathos)- Appealing to


emotions like fear, guilt, pride

2.Logical Appeal( Logos)- Using reason, logic,


and evidence to support claims

3.Ethical Appeals( Ethos) - Establishing


credibility and trustworthiness to gain the
audience's respect and confidence.
(Authority, expertise, shared values)
Cultivating Critical Reading and
Thinking Skills: Strategies and
Resources
 Practice active reading techniques.
 Seek diverse perspectives.
 Engage in thoughtful discussions.
 Utilize online resources, libraries, and
academic institutions to enhance your
skills continuously.

Active Reading Diverse Perspectives


Annotate and question. Explore varied viewpoints.

Thoughtful Discussions
Engage in debates.
Components of Critical Thinking
1. Getting the Main Idea
- involves identifying the general idea in a text which may be explicitly or
implicitly stated
*Main idea is usually found in the beginning, middle, or end of
the text.
2. Summarizing
- includes recalling all pertinent information and thinking how to compact them all
in a summary
*Incorporate all important ideas and be guided by the WH questions.
3. Inferring
- is done by combining the reader’s knowledge and background with details and
clues stated by the author
- is a process used by a reader to understand an idea that the author does not state
explicitly
4. Drawing Conclusions
- is usually done after reading the whole text
- is figuring out much more than what an author says directly
Components of Critical Thinking
5. Analyzing sequence
- considers the order of arrangement of events present in the
text
6. Determining Fact from Opinion
Opinion – is an unverified idea; it may or may not prove to be
true
Fact – is an idea that is already proven or is obviously true
8. Comparing and Contrasting
Contrasting is determining how things are different.
Comparing is determining how things are the same
7. Understanding Cause and Effect
- involves identifying the event that causes another event
9. Identifying the problem and solution
-involves discussing complex issues and identifying the
solution

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