Critical Reading

Fair-minded critical thinkers are critical readers who read purposefully and actively. They seek meaning by reading beneath the surface and ask questions to clarify meaning and challenge assumptions. Critical readers clearly explain and accurately apply information they read. 

With practice, learners will be able to:

1. Read actively and purposefully.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the overall meaning of the information in the text.
3. Accurately explain ideas from the text.
4. Make specific and relevant connections to course content.
5. Explain in depth their personal connection to the text.
6. Accurately transfer ideas from the text to a different context.
7. Accurately and fairly apply concepts from the text to real life situations.