Reading critically for a purpose
Study Guide Overview
This AP Research study guide covers critical reading strategies including previewing and prioritizing (scanning, skimming, questioning, rereading) and making meaning (annotating, note-taking, highlighting, reading aloud). It focuses on identifying key elements in texts such as main idea, tone, assumptions, context, perspective, line of reasoning, and evidence. The guide also provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 11
What does critical reading primarily involve? 🤔
Passively absorbing information
Focusing only on the negative aspects of a text
Engaging with the text to understand its components and purpose
Speed reading to cover more material quickly