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Lesson: Critical Reading - 17t01

Putting It All Together

[Page 17 of 19]

Let's see just how critical your reading has become. See whether what goes through your mind, is what occurs to a truly critical reader making her way through a piece of prose.

The first paragraph of a passage appears below. As you read, take notes on any phrase or Keyword that indicates purpose and structure. Click Continue to proceed to the next paragraph, but first make sure to rollover the passage text to view our responses.

The number of new cases heard by every branch of the U.S. judiciary
has risen radically in the last ten years.
The Supreme Court caseload alone has increased fourfold, with lower courts in yet more dire straits.
Chief Justice Burger spoke of an "irrational focus — virtually a mania — on litigation as the way to solve all problems."

We have, in short, become a nation of litigators.


Always remember to search for topic and scope within the first few lines of the passage.

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