Activity 2 Read and Evaluate Directions Research and read an example of an academic text. Afterwards, answer the guide questions to evaluate your understanding of your researched material. 1. What issue is the writer focusing on? 2. Does the writer take a clear stand on this issue? Explain. 3. What is the writer's thesis statement? 4. What is the writer's purpose for writing? 5. What evidence does the writer use to support the essay's thesis/central argument? Does the writer include enough evidence? How? Lesson 3 VAI​