CRWT111

WITH MA’AM KAI

INTRODUCTION
TO CRITICAL
READING!
 Reading gives us
someplace to go when we
have to stay where we are.

—Anonymous
What is Critical Reading?
critical reading is explained as the manner of
engaging yourself in what you read by asking
questions like,

“what does the author mean?”

“what message is being
conveyed in the text”
or “what is the argument raised?”
What is Critical Reading?
The process of critical reading
involves raising a reasoned, logical and
balanced argument that analyzes and
evaluates the text.
Reading critically means reflecting on:

 Content of the text:

the reader should be able to interpret and explain
the main points of the text on his or her own words
Reading critically means reflecting on:
 Descriptions in the text:
the reader should be able to create his or her own
examples based from the described key points and
be able to compare them with
other texts of the same topic
Reading critically means reflecting on:
Interpretation of the text:

the reader should be able to objectively analyze the

text in parts and in whole
To summarize, critical reading allows
a reader to understand the content of
the text, the descriptions contained,
and the interpretation of the author in
order to scrutinize the elements
involved, including the style,
composition and language.
How Reading Develops
1. Reading starts with the understanding of the letters,
words, and symbols used in the text.

2. As we grow older and their academic and intellectual

levels go up, the reading process becomes more
complicated.

3. We learn to add new words to our vocabulary on a

daily basis, and use them in our own sentences.
Why do people read?
 For Entertainment
To gather information
For Academic Purposes
How to be
a Critical
Reader?
1. Prepare to become
part of the writer's
audience.
2. Prepare to read
with an open mind.
3. Read slowly.
4. Use the dictionary
and other appropriate
reference works.
5. Make notes.