All About Writing: Reading Closely

Reading Closely

• Quiz

• What is the main point? Is it clearly stated or implied?

• What is the main purpose of the text?

• Who is the intended audience?

• How is the main idea supported?

• Is the evidence convincing?

• Are multiple perspectives addressed? How do they differ? How are they the same?

• Do any passages seem difficult to understand? Why?

• How do historical or cultural contexts inform the text?