Reading for writing
Critical reading: what questions should you ask a text?
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila , Writer
Joined April 2022
About the video: Critical reading: what questions should you ask a text?
Overview
“In this space you will learn what critical reading is and how it should be done. For this, you will see some examples of questions that should be asked of a text and you will learn to review them in the light of some stories and stories by great authors.”
In this video lesson Maria José Castaño Dávila addresses the topic: Critical reading: what questions should you ask a text?, which is part of the Domestika online course: Reading for writing. Reading is a crucial ability for any writer. Improve your reading to improve your writing..
Partial transcription of the video
“We had already talked about the important thing about a reading being the dialogue between the reader and the text. Much of critical reading seeks to do something questions to those texts. When you read a book, when you read a paragraph, when you read a story, the important thing is what emerges, the magic that arises between the absolutely text plane and the reader who begins to talk to him. So, let's look at a series of examples so we can see what type of questions we can ask him and we answer those same questions in this space. This is one of my favorite stories, It's from a writer named...”
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Course summary for: Reading for writing
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Creative Writing, Narrative, Sketchbook, Writing

Maria José Castaño Dávila
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila
María José Castaño is a lover of literature with a solid background in law and journalism. Her career includes collaborations with prominent media and advice to international companies in strategic communication. In addition to her career, María José is an influencer in the world of books and hosts the podcast "Biblioteca Personal" on Spotify.
Her passion for reading and writing has led her to spread the love of books and teach readers how to use reading as a powerful tool to learn, grow, and strengthen their communication skills. Her unique experience merges with her love of letters to bring you a course that will transform you into a more conscious and competent writer.
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