To be a critical thinker for what I have read and clarify my thinking about a selection I am reading at the moment of time is not easy. We sometimes do not realize that what we think is not what we understand and what other people feel about it. Discussion with peers about what we have chosen and readwill help us a lot in understanding our feeling and thinking towards the reading material. Because, through the discussion, our friends can give their general reaction to their own understanding. We can together discuss or focus more on the theme, tone, conflict or any other literary elements and gain more understanding on the material. Through group discussion, it will also help me improve my conceptual understanding and critical thinking.
Other than group discussion, I can also respond my understanding on the materials through writing, scuh as journal. Through this informal way of writing, I can jot down my initial impressions and expectations or I can even sometimes make predictions before I can start my new reading. I can also write reflections after my reading. As we know, journal is a free form of informal, personal writing with no restrictions on spelling and mechanics. This is an advantage as it provides freedom and flexibility of revealing my personal reflections throughout my reading.
We can also allow our friend to read and react on it. Brief, supportive, nonjudgmental comments are the most effective approach for our understanding on the reading selection.
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