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Critical reading goes beyond recognition of the text’s meaning and restating it in your own words. A critical reader does not merely skim the text at hand. To reach a solid interpretation of a text, the critical reader must dwell on what the text does by making such remarks beyond what it says.
- Lesson Plan Critical reading As reasoning - Studocu
Lesson: Teacher discusses the definition of critical...
- Lesson Plan Critical reading As reasoning - Studocu
Lesson: Teacher discusses the definition of critical reading, the reasons why reading critically is important, the definition of reasoning and its connection with critical reading.
Reading is a cognitive process of decoding symbols to derive meaning from a text. In critical reading, the reader must not determine the central claims or purpose of the text. Examining the evidence such as supporting facts, examples, etc. in the text is essential in critical reading.
This module enhances the student’s knowledge regarding critical reading as reasoning. It will help the learner be able to interact with the text, formulate judgment on how the text works and assess the validity of textual evidence. The module discusses one lesson namely; • Lesson 1- Critical Reading as Reasoning
Critical reading is engaging in analytic activity which involves the reader by asking questions about the text and the author’s claim. Critical readers are doing the process of evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting the assertion of the hidden meaning of the whole text.
Critical reading involves evaluating how a text presents arguments and draws conclusions. It requires high reflective skills and the ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate texts. This reading approach distinguishes between explicit information and implicit ideas.
This document discusses critical reading skills for identifying assertions, formulating counterclaims, and determining textual evidence in arguments. It defines assertions as statements that can be true or false, and lists four common types: facts, conventions, opinions, and preferences.
