We are all capable of thinking and reasoning as part of our human being nature, but to what extent the decisions that we make, the actions that we take, and the explanations that we give are based on facts? Can we defend our points of view, or provide a wise opinion in a social conversation with our friends or in a meeting with our co-workers?. All these questions are associated to what critical thinking is. Our intention is to describe what skills an individual has to learn and practice, and the stages or process that the person needs to go through, to become a critical thinker. The skills that the individual obtains during the development process shall be transferred to our lifestyles in order to be effective in our society.…
The spanish translation for the volcano name, El Chichon only means ¨THE BUMP¨. El Chichon, one of many volcanoes that have been deadly to this world. The famous caldera has an elevation of 3,773 feet, located on a convergent boundary. The volcano was considered quiet until 1982, which is now an explosive volcano. It has been said to erupt every 300 years, but there has been times when it has been overdue. Even though this volcano isn't going to erupt for another 300 years, I would not live near El Chichon because it´s dangerous, doesn't have much recreational activity and the history of the volcano has been frightful and nerve-wracking to be near.…
1 and 8 soldiers returning home have PTSD and not much is being done to help these soldiers. Sean Goblin decided he should do something about it. He served in the military for 12 years and has PTSD himself (“Linkedin and CNN”). He Created Warrior Hike’s, a nonprofit program to help soldiers deal with PTSD by hiking. This is a remarkable program helps people cope with PTSD and forget war. Goblin goal is to help as many people possible deal with their PTSD. He was driven to help, but getting to where he is was not easy for him. He qualifies as a hero because he went through the stages of the hero cycle, and he has demonstrated admirable qualities along the way.…
The purpose of this assignment is to give you an opportunity to apply some of the critical reading strategies you have evaluated.…
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JROTC is not like any other High school course. JROTC it is different in many ways. Regular high school courses just teach you mostly about one subject. However jrotc teaches you about a variety of different and unique subjects. In Jrotc they teach important skills such as first aid, and speech giving. It is important for students to learn skills like that it is because you would need to know those skills for any kind of career you were going to pursue.…
Critical reading is a way of analyzing texts that involves an active examination of each argument in the text and the evidence supporting it. Critical reading helps to identify the ideas in the text, the position the writer takes on the issues discussed, and the underlying logic of the discussion. That is, critical reading helps to decipher the writer’s way of thinking.…
According to Martin Luther King Jr, “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” This statement means that the best way to see that someone is a man is the way they handle themselves when they are in a problem. The critical lens is valid because this is true in life and literature. The book The Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Catcher In The Rye by J.D Salinger exemplifies the critical lens statement by Martin Luther King Jr. The literary elements that best support the interpretation is characterization and conflict.…
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” Said by Steve Jobs. Being in Jrotc had taught me many things. I first joined as a sophomore. I didn't know what to expect. Since I’ve started JROTC I’ve been challenged mentally, physically, and emotionally. I have learned how to work more as a team and learn about leadership. Most things I’ve learned in JROTC I probably wouldn't have learned in my other classes. Cadets have managed to overcome many fears, tears, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories. Therefore, Jrotc builds character and leadership by its many activities such as conducting color guards, being apart of the chain of command, and being apart of the raider team.…
In literature, we find stories designed to portray human life and action through some characters who, by their words, action and reaction, convey certain messages for the purpose of education, information and entertainment. It is impossible to find a work of literature that excludes the attitudes, morale and values of the society, since no writer has been brought up completely unexposed to the world around him. What writers of literature do is to transport the real-life events in their society into fiction and present it to the society as a mirror with which people can look at themselves and make amends where necessary. Thus, literature is not only a reflection of the society but also serves as a corrective mirror in which members of the society can look at themselves and find the need for positive change. (http://expertscolumn.com/content/literature-reflection-society).…
Brown M. N., & Keeley, S. M (2010). Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.…
Paul, R. & Elder, L. (2006). Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life. 2nd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.…
Society is a dynamic compilation of ideas and people that is always changing, growing, and developing. Usually as the future becomes the present, people grow more intelligent and as a whole the human race progresses. In the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, this is not the case. The story follows a man by the name of Guy Montag as he searches for answers in a world where asking questions can be deadly. Guy lives in a society where books are burned and thinking is socially unacceptable. Because Montag is a firefighter he assists the government in ridding the country of books. He knows something is missing but he isn’t sure what the missing puzzle piece is until he meets a young girl named Clarisse Mclellan. Clarisse is not in his life for long but she has a great impact on Montag by provoking him to think. By asking him questions she allows him to look deep within himself and realize he is in a loveless relationship, a terrible, guilt-racking job, and he doesn’t know what is right or wrong. Through a series of important events Montag is able to learn how to read and understand, and in the end is ready to help work towards a brighter tomorrow, learning from the past. In the novel Bradbury uses his characters to say that society is becoming a body of ignorant people who are lacking the ability to love, the ability to express opinions because political correctness squanders all controversy, and lacking intellect as well.…
In her tale, "The Brother in Vietnam," author Maxine Hong Kingston relates the drastic misinterpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" on the part of the "brother's" students. It is clear to the reader that their disillusioned thoughts and ideas of the world were instilled in their vulnerable minds by their own parents at young ages, an occurrence that still takes place in our society today.…
References: Moore, B. N., & Parker, R. (2012). Critical thinking (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill…