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    Critical reading is analyzing a text to understand the deeper meaning and evaluate the validity of facts, opinions, and inferences presented. It also determines the three types of claims made in a text: claims of fact which are based on verifiable data; claims of policy that assert solutions to problems; and claims of value that make judgements based on established standards. Examples of each type of claim are provided.

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    Critical reading is analyzing a text to understand the deeper meaning and evaluate the validity of facts, opinions, and inferences presented. It also determines the three types of claims made in a text: claims of fact which are based on verifiable data; claims of policy that assert solutions to problems; and claims of value that make judgements based on established standards. Examples of each type of claim are provided.

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    Critical reading is analyzing a text to understand the deeper meaning and evaluate the validity of facts, opinions, and inferences presented. It also determines the three types of claims made in a text: claims of fact which are based on verifiable data; claims of policy that assert solutions to problems; and claims of value that make judgements based on established standards. Examples of each type of claim are provided.

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    Reading Text Critically

    Learning objectives

    At the end of the session, the students will


    be able to :
    1. Define critical reading
    2. Determine the claims made in a text.
    “Think about what people are doing in Facebook
    today. They’re keeping up with friends and family,
    but they are also building an image and identity for
    themselves, which in a sense is their brand. They are
    connecting with the audience what they wan to
    connect to it.”- Mark Zuckerberg
    CRITICAL READING

    Is a skill which goes beyond the reading of


    the written text.

    Is a type of reading whereby the reader


    analyzes and interpret the reading material to
    know if it presents logical ideas and
    connection of ideas.
    CRITICAL READING

    Is done when a reader would like to


    understand the text’s deeper meaning
    because it is a way of knowing how a writer
    thinks.
    Is also done to evaluate the validity of
    facts, opinions and inferences presented.
    TYPES OF CLAIMS

    Claim of policy
    Claim of fact
    Claim of value
    A. Claim of fact

    Asserts the existence of something based on


    facts and data.
    Attempts to define, and make inferences.
    Pieces of information which are grounded
    on reliable authority such as science or
    history.
    Example of Claim of Fact……

    According to the Internet World


    Statistics, there are approximately
    2, 267,233, 742 internet users
    worldwide.
    Example of Claim of Fact……

    The devastation experienced by


    the Philippines during Typhoon
    Yolanda shows the readiness of
    disaster relief protocols established
    by the government.
    B. Claim of policy

    oAsserts that certain policies must be


    instituted as solutions to a particular
    problems.
    oSpecific statements on procedures or laws
    that need to be modified based on
    certain issues or conditions.
    Example of Claim of Policy……

    In the end, it is up to us whether to


    use social media to our
    advantage or allow it to destroy
    us.
    Example of Claim of Policy……

    Childhood obesity in our country has more


    than tripled in the past 30 years. Today, one
    in six children in our country is obese. This is
    unacceptable. As parents, we try to provide
    a better future for our children, better than
    we’ve ever had. We need to stand up and
    do what we can. We can start by supporting
    the passing of the anti-junk food bill in
    schools and other child-friendly areas
    C. Claim of value

    oPieces of information that are focused on


    relative judgment such as goodness or
    badness, and these are usually addressed
    based on standards.
    oIt involves judgements and evaluation of
    the author.
    C. Claim of value

    oThe standards of evaluation must be


    well-established and must be
    clarified through example.
    Example of Claim of Value……

    Facebook has always been a very


    effective way to advertise business,
    look for job opportunities, be informed
    about important world phenomenon
    and search for great leisure places to
    visit.
    Example of Claim of Value……

    Facebook has become an avenue


    for cyberbullying and prostitution
    that cause many people pain and
    suffering.
    Claim of Value……

    Claim of value are Not always


    stated in a positive way, but they
    also be expressed in negative
    based on author’s point of view.
    1. In your own words, define
    critical reading.
    2. Enumerate the 3 types of
    claims. Give examples.

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