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In your journal, write down your thoughts about and impression of the above photo.
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READING CRITICALLY
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ESTABLISHING CONTEXT
Essay Topic
Author’s background & reputation
Original publication
Intended audience
Prior knowledge
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IDENTIFYING ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY
Narration Telling a story or giving an account of an event
Description Presenting a picture in words
Illustration Using examples to explain a point or idea
Process Analysis Explaining how something happens or is done
Comparison/Contrast Demonstrating likenesses and differences
Division/Classification Breaking down a subject into parts and placing them in categories
Definition Explaining what something is
Cause/Effect Explaining the causes of an event or the effects of an action
Argumentation Using reason and logic to persuade
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READ, AND REREAD.
Always read a selection at least twice,
regardless of length and level of difficulty
What are you looking for in the:
• Initial Reading?
•Second Reading?
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WHAT TO ANNOTATE
Memorable statements or key points
Key terms or concepts
Central issues or themes
Examples that support a major point
Unfamiliar words
Questions
Responses
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ANALYZING AND EVALUATING
What is the writer’s topic?
What is the writer’s thesis?
What is the writer’s purpose?
What strategy or strategies are used and how/where?
Does the strategy suit the purpose?
How effective is the essay?
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