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READING ANALYSIS GUIDE

1. What is the topic/subject matter of the article?

2. What do you already know about this topic?

3. What are the supporting details? Focus on major support.

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4. What newsworthy, unusual or unobvious information does the author focus on in the entire article?

5. What was the author’s reason/purpose for writing this text?

6. Choose five (5) new words and write their meaning from context if possible, but use the dictionary if needed.

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7. Based on your answers to questions one through five, what seems to be the author’s attitude toward the subject matter? Positive ____ Negative _____ Neutral _____

8. What word would best describe the author’s tone in writing (similar to the tone of voice in speaking) as s(he) discusses the subject.

9. Is the information based primarily on _____ fact or _____ opinion?

10. State the main idea/thesis in a complete sentence.

What is your reaction to the story? __________________________________________

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Use this blank space to complete answers.

Last revised 1/20/06