Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking

This eight-session course strengthens reading comprehension and critical thinking through guided instruction and discussion. Students practice annotation, inference, summarizing, analyzing author purpose and evidence, and synthesizing information from fiction and nonfiction texts to improve classroom and assessment performance.

Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking

Paid once.

Level
Mixed Level
Ages
11–16
Duration
60 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
8

Class Experience

This eight-session course strengthens reading comprehension and critical thinking through guided instruction and discussion. Students practice annotation, inference, summarizing, analyzing author purpose and evidence, and synthesizing information from fiction and nonfiction texts to improve classroom and assessment performance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and apply active reading strategies and annotation techniques.

  • Analyze and interpret fiction and nonfiction texts, including author purpose and literary devices.

  • Summarize and synthesize information from texts to support conclusions.

  • Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions.

  • Build vocabulary and improve language skills through close reading practice.

Learning Needs Support

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Meet your Instructor

Joined August, 2026

4.3

6

Reviews

30+

Years

2,300+

Students

An experienced educator and published author with more than 30 years in teaching and communication coaching, this teacher focuses on reading comprehension, critical thinking, writing and discussion skills. Lessons are designed to deepen understanding, improve analytical reading a…

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