Reading Comprehension & Critical Analysis (PD and Academic)

Understanding and analyzing texts is a crucial skill in academic and professional settings. In this course, students will learn techniques for critically reading various types of texts, identifying key arguments, and evaluating the evidence presented. By honing these skills, students will be better prepared to engage with complex materials and contribute thoughtfully to discussions and written assignments. Enhance your ability to dissect and understand intricate texts, improving both comprehension and critical thinking skills. 

• Find Main Ideas: Learn to identify the main points in different texts. 
•  Assess Evidence: Understand how to judge the quality of evidence in readings. 
• Think Critically: Develop better critical thinking skills about what you read. 
• Handle Complex Texts: Get comfortable with understanding and discussing   difficult materials. 
•  Improve Writing: Enhance your writing by including critical analysis. 

Introduction to Reading Comprehension (20 minutes) 

Importance in academics and careers 

Overview of critical reading 

Finding Main Ideas (20 minutes) 

Identifying key points 

Practice exercises 

Assessing Evidence (20 minutes) 

Evaluating evidence quality 

Activity: Assessing evidence 

Thinking Critically (20 minutes) 

Developing critical thinking 

Activity: Analyzing texts 

Handling Complex Texts (20 minutes) 

Understanding difficult materials 

Practice with challenging texts 

Conclusion and Q&A (20 minutes) 

Recap key points 

Enhancing writing with analysis 

Q&A session