Functional

1. Critical Reading
Easy steps to read, analyse, and understand texts.
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2. Why Critical Reading?
1. Helps you understand author's ideas.
2. Helps you form your own view.
3. Improves study and exam performance.
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3. Objective
By the end you will be able to:
- Identify main ideas
- Ask good questions
- Summarize clearly
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4. Step 1 — Preview
Look at the title, headings, and images.
Skim the introduction and conclusion.
This gives a quick overview.
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5. Step 2 — Ask Questions
Ask: What is the author saying?
Why is this important?
What do I already know?
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6. Step 3 — Read Actively
Read slowly and with focus.
Underline key points and write short notes.
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7. Step 4 — Annotate
Write short comments in the margin.
Mark words you don't know.
Note connections to other ideas.
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8. Step 5 — Summarize
Write one short paragraph in your own words.
Keep it simple and clear.
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9. Step 6 — Evaluate
Ask whether the argument is strong.
Check evidence and examples.
Look for bias or missing info.
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10. Step 7 — Discuss & Apply
Talk with classmates or friends.
Apply ideas in essays or projects.
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11. Quick Tips
1. Read in short sessions.
2. Use a highlighter lightly.
3. Keep a reading notebook.
4. Look up hard words.
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12. Conclusion
Critical reading is practice.
Follow steps daily to improve.
Questions?
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