Reading for pleasure is a waste of time. People who spend hour upon hour reading don't get to live in the real world. They don't really learn anything that is useful about how to deal with everyday people and problems. Plus, teachers always make us read things that are boring. 1. Underline the facts in the article. Can they be validated? 2. Circle the opinions. 3. Looking at the opinions, what is the prevailing tone? Is it positive or negative? 4. What do you know about the writer of the article? 5. How might experiences or objectives "color" this writer's opinions? 6. Do you think the writer intentionally uses bias to persuade, or it is unintentional? 7. How biased is the article? Can the writer be trusted, or is the bias too strong for a clear understanding of the topic?
