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Using Critical Reading Completion requirements Opened: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 12:00 AM Due: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 11:59 PM This assignment is designed to help you practice the strategies for responding to a text outlined in this module. Rather than writing a formal essay, you will complete a structured response that walks you through the steps of evaluating what an author has written and responding using the texts ideas, terms, and positions. You will work with a satirical article from The Onion and focus on how the text communicates its message and how you can respond thoughtfully using critical reading strategies. Instructions Carefully read the article from The Onion linked below. Then, respond to each section below in complete sentences. Label each section clearly. The Onion – Article Part 1: Evaluating the Text 1. Why should readers care about this text? In 35 sentences, explain what issue, behavior, or belief the article is commenting on or criticizing. Why does this issue matter, even though the article is satirical? 2. Where do you find the authors position compellingor not? In 35 sentences, identify one aspect of the articles implied argument that you find effective, limited, or open to further discussion. Explain why. Part 2: Responding Using the Texts Ideas Choose two of the response moves below and complete them using the article. Each response should be 35 sentences. 3. Illustrating Use a specific example, image, or moment from the article to help explain your response to the authors position. 4. Borrowing Identify an idea, concept, or implied term from the article that helps you think about the issue differently. Explain how this idea shapes your understanding. 5. Extending Apply the articles critique to a related situation or context that the author does not directly address. Explain how the articles ideas help you see this situation more clearly. (Authorizing is not required for this assignment.) Requirements Respond in complete sentences Label each section clearly (15) Use specific references to the article (quotation is optional) Tone should be thoughtful and analytical, not informal or reaction-based Submission Guidelines Your assignment is due by Sunday at 11:59 PM CT. Submit your work as a doc, docx, or PDF file. Save your assignment using the naming format: LastnameFirstname_M5Assgn1 Do not use any kind of generative AI for this (or any) assignment. If a tool suggests words for you, it is prohibited. MS Word’s basic spellcheck is fine. If your assignment flags as AI-generated, I will ask you to prove your authorship. If you cannot do so, you will receive a zero for this assignment. I strongly recommend that you compose your assignments in a single Word or Google document. Grading Criteria 30 Points Criteria Points Addresses all required sections with thoughtful responses 15 Demonstrates understanding of the texts position and purpose 7 Applies two response moves accurately and effectively 5 Writing clarity and basic mechanics 3 Total 30