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PATHWAYS 2 READING UNIT 4 National Geographic, Heinle CENGAGE Learning Elizabeth Celeste Coiman-Lopez, BAT, MS. Houston Community College, School of Continuing Education

CRITICAL THINKING FOCUS Unit 4 CRITICAL THINKING FOCUS 2 RULES: 1.In a Problem-Solution Passage: p A writer usually describes a problem first and then provides possible solutions. 2.As you read, ask yourself: Does the writer provide enough information to show why the problem is real? 3.Is it clear how the solutions match the problems? 2.Examine the Problems and Solutions: p Do you think each suggestion is an effective solution to each problem? 2.Are the suggestions realistic?

Unit 4 - p. 68 READING SKILL : INTERPRETING VISUAL INFORMATION 3 RULES: Writers use charts, graphs, and maps to show information visually and to make it easier to understand it.

Unit 4 - p. 68 READING SKILL : INTERPRETING VISUAL INFORMATION 4 RULES: Writers use charts, graphs, and maps to show information visually and to make it easier to understand it. 1.Title: helps to understand the Main Idea, what the visual information shows. 2.Keys or Legends: explains symbols or colors used. 3.Colors: shows different types of information. Use the key to interpret their meanings. 4.Y and X Axes: indicates the Main Ideas. 1.X: is the horizontal side 2.Y: is the vertical side

READING STRATEGIES Unit 4 READING STRATEGIES 5 RULES: 1.Use titles and visuals: p. 71 a.Such as charts and maps to predict what a passage will be about.