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Why?
Critical reading is an active process
of discovery.- Gary Goshgarian
Map out your answers by
writing words/phrases that you
associate with critical reading,
active, and process of discovery.
Write as many words as you can.
Female teenagers are more
concerned with their physical
appearance than male teenagers.
If you question the validity
of the statements by asking
the person to give the basis
for his/her assertions, then
you are one step closer to
becoming a critical reader.
What is critical reading?
It involves scrutinizing any information
that you read or hear.
Not easily believing information offered to
you by a text.
Critical reading is an active process of
discovery because when you read critically
you are not just receiving information but
also making an interaction with the writer.
Ways to help you become a critical
reader
1. Annotate what you read
- One of the ways to interact with the writer is to
write on the text.
- You can underline, circle, or highlight words,
phrases or sentences that contan important
details, or you can write marginal notes asking
questions or commenting on the ideas of the
writer.
-You can create your own style of annotating text.
2. Outline the text