Guidelines in Reading a Text Critically

1. Analyze the context of the text.

2. Determine the thesis of the text.
3. Analyze the given evidence.
4. Examine whether the text references another text.
5. Examine the reasoning used in the text by looking at the organization of its ideas.
6. Evaluate the text.

INDEPENDENT LEARNING TASK 4

Read the text below and answer the questions that follow. You will be graded based on the
rubrics provided.

Making Cities Smarter with Connected Cars

NewsUSA

We live in an age of new mobility, where the landscape of our digital life is expanding
and evolving at unprecedented speed. Wireless connectivity has spread from
computers and smartphones to cars, homes, and cities, and it's simplifying and
improving our way of living.
The rise of "smart" objects and machines powered by machine-to-machine (M2M)
technology has been a huge catalyst for the Internet of Things—a web of connected
objects and devices that communicate with one another to make life easier. The
automotive industry is leading the way forward with more than 23 million connected cars
on the road today and projections for 152 million by 2020.
Connected cars enhance our lives with rich services, including advanced 3D navigation,
automatic emergency calling when accidents occur and always-on mobile WiFi. They
can automatically exchange information with other smart objects, such as traffic lights,
to help reduce road congestion and improve navigation. They can also direct drivers to
the nearest open parking spot and turn on the heat and stereo system before arriving
home.
The possibilities are exciting and limited only by our ability to securely manage wireless
service plans for the long life of vehicles and smart city solutions.
Until recently, updating connected car systems was costly and time-consuming,
requiring a visit to a dealership to change electronic components embedded under the
dashboard. Consumers will soon be able to securely update wireless features and even
add new vehicles or smart home devices to existing mobile service plans via a mobile
device app or website visit. The new "on-demand connectivity" solution makes it much
easier to adopt new technology or instantly take advantage of special offers without
additional service contracts or monthly invoices.
"In an increasingly connected world, it is vital to remove barriers for growth," said
Gemalto Vice President Juan Lazcano. "On-Demand Connectivity allows people to
easily manage their connected devices while helping mobile network operators improve
service offerings and customer loyalty. It's a win-win scenario."
The best part is Gemalto's solution adds a layer of data security that ensures personal
information is protected when service plan updates are made. This allows all of us to
trust in the connected cars and smart cities of the future. For more information, visit
www.gemalto.com/iot.

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. Who is the intended audience for the article?
2. What is the thesis statement? Explain how the text manifests the stand of the writer.
3. How does the author present evidence to support the thesis statement?
4. Identify and describe the hypertexts used in the text.
5. Evaluate whether this text truly fits the audience and purpose based on the evidence
and structure.
6. Upload your final output in Google Classroom.