How do I read?

During the reading process, you can use a number of basic skills to help you understand what you read. The basic skills are related to reading actively and reading critically. Most people can improve these skills by practicing reading a variety of different material. The basic skills are listed below.

Finding the main idea

Finding facts and details

Finding sequences and patterns

Using context clues

Making inferences

Making logical conclusions

Sorting facts from opinions

Reading actively and critically will not only help you understand what you read, but it will also help you remember what you read. Many people use other skills and strategies to help them remember.