Module 5: Critical Reading as looking for Ways of Thinking
Simple reading
-Involves identifying and recognizing meaning of text -Its central idea is the message being imparted. -The reader absorbs and understand
Critical reading
-Is a type of reading where in the reader analyzes and interpret the reading material to know if it presents logical ideas. -It reflects on what the text does by making judgement -Its goal is to recognize the author's purpose in writing the material and recognize bias in the text. -The reader actively recognizes and analyzes evidence in the text.
Critical thinking
Involves a series of complex thought processes which allows you to make reasoned judgments , assess the way you think and solve problems effectively.
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Critical reading involves critical thinking. It allows reader to read deeper. To keep it short , A critical reader is a critical thinker and vice versa .
Reading critically is thinking critically
Why should you read critically?