Mastering Text Evaluation Techniques

Teachers never tell you this but evaluating texts isn't about finding the right answer.

It's about building a mental toolkit that works on any piece of writing you encounter.

Grade 10 students who ace text analysis follow one simple pattern. They read for three

layers every single time. Surface layer is what the text literally says.

Hidden layer is what the author really means through tone, word choice,

and structure. Deep layer is why this text exists and who it's trying to influence.

Smart students also compare everything to something else. They ask how this text is different

from others on the same topic, what makes this author's perspective unique,