Critical Reading Checklist—Elementary

 

Always

Sometimes

Hardly Ever

Example

I reflect on the ideas I find in my reading assignments.


 

I think about and solve problems while I read.


 

I think logically when I read.


 

I always seek out the truth.


 

I like to express my thoughts on a topic.

 

I seek different views on a topic.


 

I am open to new ideas that may not agree with my thoughts on a topic.


 

I base my judgments on ideas and evidence.


 

I recognize errors in thought and persuasion.


 

I recognize good arguments.


 

I am willing to take a position on an issue.


 

I ask probing and thought-provoking questions to evaluate ideas.


 

I know my personal thoughts and ideas about a topic.


 

I am willing to change my mind when I learn new, more accurate information.


 

I can identify arguments and issues.


 

I look for connections among topics.


 

I use knowledge from other subject areas to improve my reading and learning experiences.


 


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