Critical Thinking for Readings in Nonfiction for Middle School, Grade 5-8

Now in its second edition, this best-seller helps middle schoolers boost their comprehension and critical thinking when reading nonfiction.

53 short passages have been selected for Critical Thinking: Readings in Nonfiction, covering a wide range of topics, with provocative titles:
Across the Atlantic in a Sailboat
Gifts from Outer Space
Clever But Deadly
Misery Brings Success

Each passage is followed by a mix of standardized test-like multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Students are prompted to critique the writers assumptions, while developing their own analytical skills.

The 53 passages are grouped in units that target specific critical-thinking skills, such as:
Distinguishing Among Facts, Assumptions, and Values
Recognizing Cause-Effect Relationships
Identifying Persuasive Techniques