becoming a critical reader as mentioned earlier does not mean turning into a person who finds fault or criticizes what he or she reads rather the term describes readers who view reading as an active thinking process these readers use questioning,analyzing, and reflecting strategies to fulfill their purposes in reading. it is also very important that critical readers be positive, open-minded individuals who seek, understand, and evaluate different points of view so they can better understand their own views. they try not to immediately accept or reject what they read but take some time to evaluate it without prejudice. following are the significant strategies that will help you become a more critical reader and thinkker