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In simple, understandable terms, 'Critical Thinking' is the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making. Critical Thinking for Reading Comprehension teaches the identification and evaluation of text and image-based information using short, fun activities. To help students not familiar with the concept of evidence, there is a short lesson on evidence at the beginning of the book.The activities in this book are different from many reading comprehension activities in that they are "low read", and instead require careful reading and critical thinking to identify the evidence that will support or identify the answer. After just a few activities, most students will come to understand the importance of reading for understanding and evidence-based decision making. This is not just a school skill; this is a life skill. These activities are ideal for both independent work and class discussion problems.To maximize the critical thinking and reading comprehension potential in