批判性语言学习Critical Language Learning-becoming a critical reader 2.ppt

Becoming a critical reader 2 Mode of analysis in critical reading Steps in critical reading Step 1: Read for literal meaning Read sentence by sentence to decode meaning by recognize word meaning recognize sentence structure and sentence meaning infer meaning from references, associations, and figurative language Steps in critical reading Step 2: Analyze and Describe Isolate and classify patterns of elements and their relationships Content: recognize the major topics and subtopics under discussion Language: be alert to the choice of terms Structure: recognize the relationship of each sentence to the others within paragraphs, and of one paragraph to the next within larger sections recognize the relationships between patterns of content throughout the text as a whole Steps in critical reading Step 3: Interpret an overall meaning What meaning and understanding is implied by presenting these ideas in this manner? Mona Lisa --- Leonardo da Vinci We are looking at The Mona Lisa, a painting Not Mona Lisa, a person What is the significance of the dream landscape in the background?? Why, when we focus on the left side of the picture, does the woman looks somehow taller or more erect than if we focus on the right side? Interpreting The class went to the beach ??? and ??? ?? ?it rained. The class went to the beach ????although it rained. The class went to the beach ????before???? it rained. Critical reading exercise (SAT, 2011) Answers B E A A B From critical reading to critical writing Two dimension of deeper learning from reading Read to think: Read critically for ways of thinking that are displayed in writing Read to write: Read critically to prepare for critical writing Exercise 2: read to think Read “Discuss the funding of childcare provision in the UK” and write a brief summary of the author’s view and arguments (50-80). The author’s view and arguments View: The government should provide more financial assistance to parents who use childcare. Ar