This article describes the main problems of development and formation of critical reading skills using media literacy in teaching English, and also suggests ways and strategies to solve these main problems that arise in teaching English. The development of critical reading teaches students to be more confident in their studies, as they will have the opportunity to search for key ideas, make summaries of the text, discuss the text and ask their own questions. The article shows the types of developing critical reading strategies for teachers, examines the importance of teaching students critical thinking and critical reading skills.
This article describes the main problems of development and formation of critical reading skills using media literacy in teaching English, and also suggests ways and strategies to solve these main problems that arise in teaching English. The development of critical reading teaches students to be more confident in their studies, as they will have the opportunity to search for key ideas, make summaries of the text, discuss the text and ask their own questions. The article shows the types of developing critical reading strategies for teachers, examines the importance of teaching students critical thinking and critical reading skills.
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