The document summarizes Amy Tan's short story "Mother Tongue" in 3 paragraphs. Tan examines how language use varies by context, noting she uses different Englishes when speaking to her mother versus giving speeches. Her mother's limited English hindered access to services, though Tan overcame language barriers. The summary concludes that Tan rises above her "broken" or "limited" English and triumphs when her mother says reading in English is now easy.

1. CRITICAL THINKING 1
Michael Priebe
Southern New Hampshire University
ENG-122
Prof Bacho
10/03/2021
Critical Thinking
Introduction
Critical thinking is the main idea in this discussion, which
is the intellectually disciplined process of skillfully and actively
conceptualizing. In addition, it deals with the application,
synthesizing, and evaluation of the information gathered from
or generated by observation. There is an examination that is
done concerning structures of thought implicit in all reasoning.
Critical thinking entails being responsive to all variable that is

2. subject to the matter. This is incorporated in a family of
interwoven modes of thinking.
As discussed earlier, critical thinking is comprised of the
questioning and evaluation of the information. Critical thinking
as an argument contributes to the capability to ensure that
solving information is done by use of various contexts ( Smith ,
2019 p. 499). The assessment of the data is a more complicated
but still very much important process. One can utilize the
CRAAP test to determine that information and sources are
reliable. When using critical thinking to evaluate information,
there is a need for clarification of thinking to oneself and even
to other individuals. It is a process that is composed of seeking
questions and giving the answer to those probing questions. For
instance, a good example is the logic questions that might have
been discussed before.
Evaluation is very crucial in critical thinking that entails mainly
assessment of the arguments. Thoughts and ideas. The points of
view are essential for the development of students as
autonomous thinkers. Learning how analysis is done and
critically evaluating statements also assists in the growth of a
sound framework (Wechsler, 2018 p. 114). This is mainly done
to incite testing of own opinions and ensure the advancement of
points of view. The analysis of critical thinking is comprised of
steps that are involved.
The first step is identifying problems or issues, fol lowed by a
definition of the problem that is done with a clear and concise
statement of the problem. Thirdly, gathering vital information is
done, assessing credibility and accuracy of the information, and
supporting evidence are performed. Moreover, data analysis is
done, followed by looking at reasons and leading causes of
complications ( Kozikolu , 2019 p. 111).
Conclusion
Critical thinking has been termed as the ability to analyses
information objectively and finally creates a reasoned judgment.
The complex information is broken down into more essential
parts. It is a mental process that entails the evaluation of data,

3. which later interpretation is made to make a sound judgment.
References
Kozikoglu, I. (2019). Investigating Critical Thinki ng in
Prospective Teachers: Metacognitive Skills, Problem Solving
Skills and Academic Self-Efficacy. Journal of Social Studies
Education Research, 10(2), 111-130.
Smith, L., Gillette, C., Taylor, S. R., Manolakis, M., Dinkins,
M., & Ramey, C. (2019). A semester-long critical thinking
course in the first semester of pharmacy school: Impact on
critical thinking skills. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and
Learning, 11(5), 499-504.
Wechsler, S. M., Saiz, C., Rivas, S. F., Vendramini, C. M. M.,
Almeida, L. S., Mundim, M. C., & Franco, A. (2018). Creative
and critical thinking: Independent or overlapping
components?. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 27, 114-122.
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Thesis
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Instructor’s Name
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4. Due Date
The article's central claim is the best strategy for writing a
critical analysis essay. The writer needs to adopt the following
approach for the fundamental analyses to be good: firstly,
reading thoroughly and carefully. The writer best achieves this
strategy by letting someone else read their work. Revision
strategies are also adopted, and in this case, an approach like
recording notes, study groups, and reflection fit the writer most.
In addition, getting feedback from the instructor enables the
writer to identify areas that need improvement. When the
improvements are made, the writing skills are improved, and it
is possible to put out the main idea. Lastly, Identifying the
audience and understanding the audience is another strategy for
good writing. Understanding the audience helps the writer
gather views on what to write, and because in this case, the
audience is the writer's classmate, it is possible to compare and

5. exchange ideas to improve writing. Although challenges are
experienced in connecting with the audience, especially when
they do not understand the work, the cause can be identified.
Some may need clarification, while others might fail to
understand the concept because they are distracted and do not
pay attention; in this case, getting their attention is the solution.
Main Claim Key Points
The article’s main claim of ____ is ____ because ____,
____, and ____.
ENG 122 Identifying Your Thesis Statement Guidelines and
Rubric
Overview: Let’s work on identifying the thesis statement in
your work. In Summative Assessment Part Two Milestone One,

6. you created a first draft of your critical
analysis essay by answering a series of questions in a Microsoft
Word document. At this point, your preliminary thesis may not
be at the end of the introductory
paragraph, or it may not be as concise as it will be in the final
draft. In this “hide-and-seek” exercise, you will find your
hidden thesis statement. And when you
are finished, you will have a workable thesis that will help you
complete the reverse outline later in this module.
Prompt: Review the first draft of your critical analysis essay
and identify your main claim. The main claim should summarize
your reaction to your selected
reading and your supporting points. Remember that a strong
thesis statement should contain a main claim and three
supporting points to back up the main
claim. (Feel free to return to the 6-1 reading to review the
material on thesis statements.) Use the framework below for
help constructing your thesis statement.
Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Save your work in a Microsoft Word
document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman
font, and one-inch margins. Then,
check your writing for errors. Once you have proofread your
document, submit it via the Assignment: Identify Your Thesis
Statement link in Brightspace.
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (75%)
Not Evident (0%) Value
Main Claim Identifies claim that relates to
selected work
Identifies claim, but relation to
selected work is vague

7. Does not identify claim 40
Supporting Key Points Identifies three relevant key
points in support of claim
Identifies three key points, but
they do not support the claim
Does not identify three key
points
40
Articulation of
Response
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact readability
and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
20
Total 100%

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Summary of ‘Mother Tongue’
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Summary of ‘Mother Tongue’
Amy Tan, in her short story 'Mother Tongue', seeks to examine
how the use of language varies according to contexts. She
writes that whenever she is conversing with her mother she uses
a different kind of English, compared to the one she uses when
she is delivering a speech. She proposes the idea that the kind
of English used at her home had an impact on her studies. She
observes that most Asian Americans are more inclined to
science-related careers due to their language limit. In the case
of her mother, the limit of language hinders her from getting the
services that she needs to get. Amy Tan, however, rises above
the language limit by exploring and using the 'broken' or
'limited' English. She triumphs when her mother tells her that it
is easy to read (Tan, Amy.2016)

9. References
Tan, Amy. 2016, "Mother Tongue.” The Norton Field Guide to
Writing. 4th ed., W. W. Norton, pp.
Running Head: MOTHER TONGUE
Mother Tongue
NAME OF STUDENT:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
COURSE TITLE:
DATE:
Question 1
The author's justification in the selected reading is on zero
discrimination. According to the author, discrimination on
language fluency is also bad. The author is also advocating for
the acceptance of social diversity. The author emphasizes
people to respect one competence regardless of their language
fluency. From the reading, the author emphasizes the need for
language and how one sees life.
Question 2

10. I have identified passion as a key point. For Amy, she ended up
becoming a writer despite being discouraged by her teacher.
Finding one's voice is the other idea identified. Here, I have
identified that once a person has identified their voice, they
become unstoppable. The teacher was not able to divert Amy to
do sciences.
Question 3
In her book, the primary audience is those who are not familiar
with a certain language. They tend to speak a broken foreign
language and try to fit it. Her audience is also people with
diverse demographic characteristics from society's
commonalities. These are people who are roughed up due to
their differences from the majority in society. Her audience is
also those who are rejected in certain endeavors simply because
of their mother tongue.
Question 4
The author of the book a comic way to connect with the
audience. He uses broken English to bring the essence of his
mother's challenges in English. By using wrong spelling, bring
out how the author was affected by her mother tongue. Her book
is entertaining, and this is symbolic. This is meant to signify
that some people are smart and intelligent but limited by their
language barrier.
Question 5
For me, the author's claim was string to understand and follow.
Through humor in the book, it was easy to understand how
society saw some serious things as funny. This claims that
society might have a certain view different from that of a person
as an individual. As much as one tries to fit in such a society,
they end up being left out. The author's claim is also string
because she is explaining it from personal experience. She is
thus the best person who understands it.

11. REFERENCES:
https://www.supersummary.com/mother-tongue/summary/