Reading Text Critically

Learning objectives

At the end of the session, the students will

be able to :
1. Define critical reading
2. Determine the claims made in a text.
 “Think about what people are doing in Facebook
today. They’re keeping up with friends and family,
but they are also building an image and identity for
themselves, which in a sense is their brand. They are
connecting with the audience what they wan to
connect to it.”- Mark Zuckerberg
 CRITICAL READING

Is a skill which goes beyond the reading of

the written text.

Is a type of reading whereby the reader

analyzes and interpret the reading material to
know if it presents logical ideas and
connection of ideas.
 CRITICAL READING

Is done when a reader would like to

understand the text’s deeper meaning
because it is a way of knowing how a writer
thinks.
Is also done to evaluate the validity of
facts, opinions and inferences presented.
 TYPES OF CLAIMS

Claim of policy
Claim of fact
Claim of value
 A. Claim of fact

Asserts the existence of something based on

facts and data.
Attempts to define, and make inferences.
Pieces of information which are grounded
on reliable authority such as science or
history.
Example of Claim of Fact……

According to the Internet World

Statistics, there are approximately
2, 267,233, 742 internet users
worldwide.
Example of Claim of Fact……

The devastation experienced by

the Philippines during Typhoon
Yolanda shows the readiness of
disaster relief protocols established
by the government.
 B. Claim of policy

oAsserts that certain policies must be

instituted as solutions to a particular
problems.
oSpecific statements on procedures or laws
that need to be modified based on
certain issues or conditions.
Example of Claim of Policy……

In the end, it is up to us whether to

use social media to our
advantage or allow it to destroy
us.
 Example of Claim of Policy……

Childhood obesity in our country has more

than tripled in the past 30 years. Today, one
in six children in our country is obese. This is
unacceptable. As parents, we try to provide
a better future for our children, better than
we’ve ever had. We need to stand up and
do what we can. We can start by supporting
the passing of the anti-junk food bill in
schools and other child-friendly areas
 C. Claim of value

oPieces of information that are focused on

relative judgment such as goodness or
badness, and these are usually addressed
based on standards.
oIt involves judgements and evaluation of
the author.
C. Claim of value

oThe standards of evaluation must be

well-established and must be
clarified through example.
Example of Claim of Value……

Facebook has always been a very

effective way to advertise business,
look for job opportunities, be informed
about important world phenomenon
and search for great leisure places to
visit.
Example of Claim of Value……

Facebook has become an avenue

for cyberbullying and prostitution
that cause many people pain and
suffering.
Claim of Value……

Claim of value are Not always

stated in a positive way, but they
also be expressed in negative
based on author’s point of view.
1. In your own words, define
critical reading.
2. Enumerate the 3 types of
claims. Give examples.