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Reading to Write: Becoming a Critical Reader Chapter 1 - Coggle Diagram
Reading to Write: Becoming a Critical Reader
Chapter 1
Understanding Critical Reading
readers interpret texts differently based on their situations and/or backgrounds
all interpretations are not necessarily correct
any correct interpretation will supported by the work
essays and books should always be read carefully
to get the most out of reading one should be active reading
active reading is actively participating in the reading process
approaching an assigned reading with a clear understanding of your purpose
Marking the text to help you understand what is being read
Determining purpose
purpose should be considered before reading has started
this helps to sort out information
Previewing
previewing evaluates the writer's main idea, key points, and general emphasis.
in this stage skimming is more useful than reading
searching for visual signals is also important here
some visual signals are
the title
numbered lists
the first sentence of a paragraph
Highlighting
highlighting is marking the text
this is used to place emphasis on specific passages
visual signals are also important here
verbal signals are also used here
some verbal signals are
repeated words and phrases
words that signal addition
words that signal comparisons
Introduction
the YouTube Effect
Background on YouTube
YouTube has changed our relationship to media
it has had a profound influence over politics, music criminal justice etc.
The YouTube Effect
the phenomenon whereby video clips, often produced by individuals acting on their own are rapidly disseminated worldwide on websites like YouTube and Google Video
YouTube is shaping the way we think and it is much more powerful than trained professionals
the effect is amplified by a double echo chamber:
the first echo is when content is re-aired on mainstream TV networks
the second occurs when these television clips gain a permanent presence through YouTube
the effect is creating a strong demand for reliable guides that can be trusted to help sort facts from lies
Annotating
annotating involves carrying on a conversation with text
this is mainly utilized in marginal notes
some successful annotation questions are
what's the writer's general subject
does the writer reveal a bias
are any sequential or logical links missing
Reading visual texts
Reading Visual Texts
visual texts include photographs, advertisements, and fine art
responding to visual texts is much the same as written ones
the only main difference is that you are identifying visual elements like color, shapes, visual contrasts, etc.
some questions to ask for visual texts are
what purpose was this visual created for
what audience is it aimed at
are there any words, and if so what is their function and relationship with the image