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Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Paraphrase- In your own words, give a summary of the factual content of the
passage

Question 2

step 2

Answer 2

Observe- identify and
list any potentially significant features of the passage’s language or form

Question 3

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Answer 3

Contextualize- Think about contexts for the passage and passage’s overall meaning, purpose, or effect

Question 4

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Answer 4

Analyze- explain how each is
in fact significant

Question 5

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Answer 5

Argue- make an arguable claim about the passage with supporting evidence

Question 6

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Answer 6

Reflect- re-read the passage and see if there’s any more confusion. revisit, rethink, and revise
your argument.