The article under analysis is "Critical Thinking? You Need Knowledge" by author Diane Ravitch. Ravitch presents the idea that for people need to learn to value knowledge as it's required to think critically and it's an important aspect for people to have. I, as a reader and critique, agree with her point that to further grasp anything we must learn about it first.
Ravitch's Idea that "Thinking critically involves comparing and contrasting and synthesizing what one has learned." (Ravitch 230) is the main point that drives the writing. Ravitch uses current and past movements in education that focused more on skills rather than traditional studies to argue that "skill-centered, knowledge-free education has never worked". (Ravitch 229). Ravitch …show more content…
It's most notably when Ravitch brings up students and the issue primarily affecting their education. People typically want the best of the newer generation and as Ravitch's states "...we do not restart the world anew with each generation." (Ravitch 231) so they will think and act accordingly to better serve the youth so that current and future students will want "...to value knowledge and to love learning..." (Ravitch 231). The quote would sway opinions through tapping into people's emotions towards children. People, even those who are not parents themselves, have a natural want to ensure a better future for …show more content…
They often bring up "critical thinking" and use both independently and in combination with each other. The article is also clearly written so there is little to no breaks within it, it's organized quite well. The article's used an almost back and forth like pattern, whenever an idea was presented it was followed up by an example. This allowed for Ravitch to provide further information on a topic but also give a brief response to said topic. It continues to feed into support of the thesis allowing a smooth transition from topic to topic. The word choice also allowed for easier reading as all words were applicable to the context in which most were used. Nothing was setting the article off balance, leading it to derail from the main points and subject. This granted an easier reading experience and a clear but thorough body of work to go
Ravitch's Idea that "Thinking critically involves comparing and contrasting and synthesizing what one has learned." (Ravitch 230) is the main point that drives the writing. Ravitch uses current and past movements in education that focused more on skills rather than traditional studies to argue that "skill-centered, knowledge-free education has never worked". (Ravitch 229). Ravitch …show more content…
It's most notably when Ravitch brings up students and the issue primarily affecting their education. People typically want the best of the newer generation and as Ravitch's states "...we do not restart the world anew with each generation." (Ravitch 231) so they will think and act accordingly to better serve the youth so that current and future students will want "...to value knowledge and to love learning..." (Ravitch 231). The quote would sway opinions through tapping into people's emotions towards children. People, even those who are not parents themselves, have a natural want to ensure a better future for …show more content…
They often bring up "critical thinking" and use both independently and in combination with each other. The article is also clearly written so there is little to no breaks within it, it's organized quite well. The article's used an almost back and forth like pattern, whenever an idea was presented it was followed up by an example. This allowed for Ravitch to provide further information on a topic but also give a brief response to said topic. It continues to feed into support of the thesis allowing a smooth transition from topic to topic. The word choice also allowed for easier reading as all words were applicable to the context in which most were used. Nothing was setting the article off balance, leading it to derail from the main points and subject. This granted an easier reading experience and a clear but thorough body of work to go