CRITICAL READING AS REASONING

Question 1

Limited to understanding
what the text says or the information in the text and
restating it.

Answer 1

Non-critical reading

Question 2

Needs higher level of
comprehension as it requires you to analyze, interpret, and evaluate.

Answer 2

Critical Reading

Question 3

Goals of Critical Reading

Answer 3

1. The ability to distinguish between fact and opinion
2. The ability to identify the author’s purpose
3. The ability to make inferences
4. The ability to recognize the author’s tone
5. The ability to recognize persuasive techniques

Question 4

You look at the parts to detect patterns,
such as main ideas and support, as well as
text organization.

Answer 4

Analyze

Question 5

You will consider what the text means by
looking into the kind of ideas or
arguments the author is presenting.

Answer 5

Interpret

Question 6

You make judgments about the authors’
ideas , e.g. explanations, evidences, as
factual, opinionated, appropriate, or
acceptable.

Answer 6

Evaluate