Evaluative Reasoning

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- Summarize 3-10
- Make Inference 3-10
- Interpret Vocabulary 3-10
- Sequence 3-10

Literary Analysis
- Literary Elements 3-10
- Compare & Contrast 3-10
- Make Connections 3-10
- Author's Purpose 3-5
- Apply Information 3-5

Literary Critical Thinking
- Author's Purpose 6-10
- Evaluate Reasoning 6-10
- Extend Information 6-10

Informational Comp
- Main Ideas 6-10
- Summarize 6-10
- Make Inferences 6-10
- Interpret Vocabulary 6-10
- Sequence 3-5

Informational Analysis
- Text Features 6-10
- Compare & Contrast 6-10
- Make Connections 6-10
- Author's Purpose 3-5
- Apply Information 3-5

Info Critical Thinking
- Author's Purpose 6-10
- Evaluate Reasoning 6-10
- Extend Information 6-10

Evaluate reasoning and ideas/themes related to the text
Literary Critical Thinking - Reading EALR 2.4.1

Story

Selection

Poem

Directions:

	Step 1 - Choose a question from the list below by highlighting it.
	Step 2 - Copy the question to the clipboard. (Edit-copy or Ctrl-C) Be sure you haven’t copied the italicized notes which are included for clarification.
	Step 3 - Go to your Word document and paste the question into the appropriate area. (Edit-paste or Ctrl-V)
	Step 4 - Customize the question to match the information in the story.

Multiple Choice Stems (1 Point)

#. Based on the information in the story, what generalization can be made about <character/ idea>?
a. <answer>

b. <answer>

c. <answer>

d. <answer>

Grade 6,7,8,10

#. Who might benefit most from reading this story?

a. <answer>

b. <answer>

c. <answer>

d. <answer>

Grade 6,7,8,10

#. Based on the information in the story, what conclusion can be drawn about character/event/idea/concept?

a. <conclusion>

b. <conclusion>

c. <conclusion>

d. <conclusion>

Grade 6,7,8,10

Short Answer Stems (2 Points)

#. How might this story be useful to someone who wanted to <do something related to the story>? Include two details from the story in your answer.

Grade 6,7,8,10

#. Provide one example from the story that you could use to convince someone to do <something>. Explain why the example would be effective.

Grade 6,7,8,10

Extended Response Stems (4 Points)

#. How would <character from story> be an inspiration to someone who wants to become <occupation>? Include four examples from the story in your answer.

Grade 6,7,8,10

#. Provide two examples from the story that you could use to convince someone to do <something>. Explain why each idea would be effective.

Grade 6,7,8,10

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