2. What is Critical Reading?
Critical reading is a reading activity that require an appliance of some
certain process, models, questions, and theories that result in enhanced
clarity and comprehension through the text
3. The Importance of Critical Reading
Critical reading involves theoretical and logical skills to identify the
writer’s tesis and support his/her claim in their evidence from the text.
If the author’s premises are not supportable, we should do a critical
reading to uncover the truth.
4. How to do Critical Reading
• Prepare to become part of the writer’s audience
• Prepare to read open-minded
• Consider the title
• Read slowly
• Use dictionary or another appropriate reference works
• Make notes
• Keep reading journal
