Skill 1: Posing questions
Read a news article and answer the questions below.
Question 1
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Copy over the full text of the article you are analyzing.
Question 2
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Briefly summarize the main point of the article. Answers should be in either complete sentences or bullet points. (50-100 words)
Question 3
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Identify the key groups or individuals involved in the issue discussed in the article. Explain their involvement in the issue. (50-150 words)
Question 4
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Pose at least two questions that you have from the article. These questions should encourage critical thinking and analysis, not simply ask for a definition. Then, for each question, write an explanation of why knowing the answer would be useful. These cannot be questions that the article asks or answers. (100-200 words)
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