Extensive examination of what it means to critically read an argument. This process is sometimes called "critical reading," or "close reading," or "active reading." First the differences between reading to extract information and reading...

This college instructor offers his insights into critical reading and how to develop skills to interpret as well as comprehend the written word. RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1, RI.9-10.1 textual evidence and inference.

This lesson focuses on the importance and purpose of reading. It features an article entitled "The Benefits of Leisure Reading."

This site defines inference and analysis. It explains how analysis works, goals of analysis, levels, bases, and how to analyze text. RL.9-10.1, RL.11-12.1, RI.9-10.1 textual evidence and inferences, RI.11-12.1 textual evidence and...

Reading and writing are essentially thinking. This site examines the aspects of critical thinking, including rationality, self-awareness, honesty, open-mindedness, discipline, and judgment. RI.11-12.10a Text Complexity

In this brief article, the author considers the ways that readers interpret text. An interesting comparison between reading and viewing a painting is worth a look.

Tutorial site for students that teaches them strategies so they can read faster. This then makes the student a more effective reader.

Choosing when to read for simple comprehension is the focus of this brief article.

This article discusses the characteristics of fiction and the expectations that readers have.

This brief article explains perspective, types of narrators, and the elements of fiction.