DE GUZMAN, PAMELA BIANCA C.

BSN 2-B-22

Reading by itself has been shown to be an effective technique to increase general knowledge,
mental abilities, and even emotional intelligence. While all of these benefits still apply to
individuals who read only for leisure, entertainment, and relaxation, it has been shown also that
critical readers also gain an advantage from reading. Reading critically does not mean being
critical of what you read. Critical Reading is a type of language analysis because it entails a
deeper examination of the text and the arguments, ideas, and themes that are conveyed.

Critical readers paid attention to the context in which a text was written as well as the
information it presented and what it said. In order for me to read critically, I must identify the
central points or purpose of the text. A critical reading makes an effort to recognize and evaluate
how these central claims are presented and supported. After that, start to make some
judgments about context of what I have read such as "Who is the text's designated
readership?”, “Who is it speaking with?”, and "In what historical setting was it written?”. The next
step is to identify the various types of reasoning used in the article, such as the idea used, any
theories utilized, how the data is organized and construed using any concept or theory
approach, and the processes the author used to analyze the material. I have to examine the
evidences like the supporting facts, examples that the text employs. Analyze the supporting
details, illustrations, and other forms of proof that the text uses. An argument cannot be made
without supporting evidence, thus take into account the types of evidence used like what
sources are used to assemble the evidence? Are these primary or secondary sources? Lastly, it
involves evaluation.

Critical Reading requires a greater level of reader engagement. In order to improve

comprehension and increase clarity, the reader is expected to use specific theories and
cognitive processes and submit questions. As a student like me, there are reasons why critical
reading is very important for me. I have learned that with the help of being a critical reader, it
can help me distinguish what is right and wrong about the topic I have been curious about or
something I read on the internet. It also helps me to eliminate my assumptions, biases, and
prejudices about a certain topic. Particularly in today’s situation, most people are easily
persuaded by lies and fake news because they do not look further about what happened in our
country. Being precise, logical, and transparent are all aspect of critical reading. I also learned
that through critical reading, it can help me to think critically. Thinking carefully about a subject
can cause our motor skills to become more developed, which aids in the development of our
logical abilities, which may one day aid us in making decisions and selecting actions that may
have a positive or negative impact on our lives.