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Describe the nature of critical reading and its application to life in
the contemporary world. (I)
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2.
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Vary critical reading techniques according to type of material and
purpose for reading. (II)
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3.
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Analyze textual material to ascertain tone, purpose, audience, and
author's point of view by citing words, phrases, and passages as
support. (III)
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4.
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Identify and explain language devices in written selections. (IV)
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5.
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Analyze and interpret denotative and connotative meanings in written
selections. (IV)
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6.
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Identify and analyze fallacies of reasoning in written language. (V)
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7.
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Analyze and evaluate an author's accuracy, logic completeness,
coherence, and clarity. (VI)
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8.
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Evaluate evidence given in support of an author's argument. (VIII)
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9.
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Apply critical reading skills to justify acceptance or rejection of
all or part of an argument. (VII)
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10.
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Synthesize ideas on related issues from varied written sources. (VIII)
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