Purpose
Questions
Points of View
Inferences
Information
Concepts
Implications
Assumptions
Directions: Critical Thinking Questions
After you have carefully read the assigned reading, complete the following sentences with whatever elaboration you think necessary to make your meaning clear.
1) The main purpose of this editorial, article, or essay is ________________________.
2) The key question (whether stated or unstated) is __________________.
3) The most important information in this editorial, article, or essay is ____________.
4) The main conclusion(s) in this editorial, article, or essay is (are) ____________________.
5) The main idea(s) we need to understand in order to understand this editorial, article, or essay is (are)
Here is a short explanation of what the author means by this/these concept(s):
6) The main assumption(s) underlying the author’’s thinking is (are)________________.
7) The main implications of this line of reasoning is (are) __________.
8) The main point(s) of view presented in this editorial, article, or essay is (are):
_____________________________. (What is the author focused on and from what angle?)