It's important that all students become critical readers. Those students who are college-bound will be asked to demonstrate their critical reading-based prowess on the ACT and SAT Examinations, and all high school classes expect students to engage in hands-on reading. What types of reading-based questions appear on classroom and standardized tests?
Reading passages contain a wealth of stated information that might include details, facts, statistical information and examples. A fine reader is able to both "locate and use" stated information to support an author's point of view or idea. In addition, critical readers are familiar with the vocabulary and language used by a particular writer, and understand how a word or phrase is used within a particular context.
Critical thinkers and readers are often challenged to answer inference-based questions that pertain to a particular reading passage or selection. The fine reader is able to "read between the lines" to discover the nuances of language and meaning, and predict, conclude or analyze a writer's words.
Critical thinkers and readers are often challenged to answer inference-based questions that pertain to a particular reading passage or selection. The fine reader is able to "read between the lines" to discover the nuances of language and meaning, and predict, conclude or analyze a writer's words.
How can you become a critical readers? The answer is quite simple! Pick up that textbook, novel, poetry volume, drama, magazine article or newspaper passage, and read! Read with purpose, focus and energy! Read to learn!
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