First -- as you read -- highlight any statements that you feel are EXTREME OR ABSOLUTE What is the author’s CENTRAL IDEA?

Next: Choose 3 statements that were EXTREME or ABSOLUTE?

Then: Infer: Why do you think the author chose to use that extreme language?

Finally -- What biases or motivations are present in the author’s presentation of the topic? How do you know?

A novel was written by her.

He was looked after by his grandmother.

A photograph will be taken by Swathi.

Cakes are being baked by them.

A letter was written by Charlie.

Rohit said he could not displease his friend.

He said India became free on 15th August 1947

He asked us if she had been spinning since yesterday.

They asked you if you all would be going on picnic tomorrow.

I said I had finished my work.