Reading and Writing: Quarter 4 - Module 3
Reading and Writing: Quarter 4 - Module 3
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
CRITICAL READING AS REASONING
What is Critical Reading?
Critical reading involves scrutinizing any information that you read or hear.
Critical reading means not easily believing information offered to you by a text.
Critical reading is an active process of discovery because when you read critically, you are not just receiving
information but also making an interaction with the writer. The interaction happens when you question the
writer’s claims and assertions and/or when you comment on the writer’s ideas.
A critical thinker possesses the following characteristics. (Adapted from skillsyouneed.com)
1. Understands the relation of one idea to another
2. Determines the importance and relevance of ideas and arguments
3. Recognizes, builds and appraises arguments
4. Identifies inconsistencies and errors in reasoning
5. Approaches problems in a consistent and systematic way
6. Reflects on the justification of his own assumptions, beliefs and values