English Periodical

• Reading is a goal-directed activity such that a reader seeks to reach a particular outcome as a result of reading. is a multifaceted process involving word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and motivation. is the recognition of words. From simple recognition of the individual letters and how these letters form a particular word, to what each word means - not just on an individual level, but also as part of a text.
• Reasons why we read: Pleasure and enjoyment Practical application Obtain an overview Locate specific information Identify the central idea or theme Develop a detailed and critical understanding
• Reading is important because: Reading makes a big difference to children's educational performance. Reading expands the mind. It allows creative thinking. Reading helps improve concentration. Reading develops vocabulary.
• Text relevance refers to the match between a reader's goal and information related to that goal. Sound Reasoning A reasoning that follows logic and can be easily understood by readers or an audience. Example: You notice that your colds are not getting any better after taking the prescribed medicine for a week. Effectiveness of the presentation - A good presentation of ideas should be concise and should focus on the topic. It should not move off-track. A good presentation of ideas should have the potential to convey the required information.
• Determining importance/worth


  A strategy that readers use to distinguish between what information in a text is most important versus what information is interesting but not necessary for understanding
• Determining importance


  • More than just remembering the important details to summarize the text
  • Determine when and why a character begins to change
  • Determine the importance of something a character says or does
  • Determine the importance of a story's setting
  • Determine the significance of an event in a story and how it will impact the rest of the story
  • Determine the most important theme in a story
  • Determine the most important lesson learned in a story
  • Determine important vocabulary introduced in a text
• Factual information


  Focuses on facts that are reliable, accurate, credible or trustworthy
• Factual information


  • Objective or fact driven
  • Measurable and observable
  • Provides useful information
  • Focuses on facts and observations
  • Concerned with actual details
• Subjective information


  Relies on assumptions, beliefs, emotions, judgment, interpretations, and personal feelings/points of view
• Non-factual or opinion-driven statements are often considered ill-suited for scenarios like news reporting or decision making on business, politics or even in personal life
• STEPS TO ANALYZE AUTHOR'S SOUNDNESS OF REASONING 1. Read and understand the author's main argument 2. Evaluate the evidence 3. Assess the author's reasoning 4. Consider alternative perspectives 5. Determine the value of the ideas
• SOUNDNESS - is defined in terms of validity. REASONING - the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way. SOUND REASONING - a reasoning that follows logic and can be easily understood by readers or an audience. ARGUMENT - a claim or a set of claims with reasons and evidence offered as support; a line of reasoning meant to demonstrate the truth or falsehood of something
• Prompt Action taking immediate and decisive steps to address the problem or issue. Sound Analysis -thorough and well-supported examination or evaluation of a particular topic or issue. •Data collection •Cause •Effect •People's perspectives •Solution Premise -a claim or/and evidence that supports the argument Conclusion -the result or outcome that logically follows the premise.
• Value Judgment is an opinion about whether something is good or bad, based on what we think should be true, rather than just what the facts are. Example: The government should improve access to education. Critical Issue: are serious problems on Earth that need urgent attention to prevent harmful impacts on people, animals, plants, and the environment, both now and in the future.
• Issue


  A subject that people discuss or argue about
• Types of Issue


  • Social Issue
  • Moral Issue
  • Economic Issue
• Social Issue


  A group of common problems in present-day society that many people strive to solve
• Social Issues


  • Overpopulation
  • Gender inequality
  • Poverty
  • Homelessness
• Moral Issue


  Concerns the internal your own values, beliefs, feelings, and learnings that are often subjective and concern yourself to discover your own morality. It has the potential to help or harm others.
• Economic Issue


  Issues being faced by the world economy, as well as regions and countries
• Economic Issues


  • Prospects for growth
  • Inflation
  • Energy and the environment
  • Inequality
  • Labor issues
  • Emerging markets
  • Impact of new technologies
• To analyze the author’s main argument, one must identify what the author wants to say and why he or she says it.