Welcome to today’s lesson on active reading strategies in English 1: Composition. Reading is an essential skill that helps us gather information, learn new concepts, and develop critical thinking skills. However, simply reading a text is not enough. To truly understand and retain the information, it is important to engage in active reading strategies. Active reading involves analyzing and evaluating the text as you read rather than just passively absorbing information. In today’s lesson, we will explore the techniques and strategies used in active reading to help you become a more effective and engaged reader. Developing these skills can improve your comprehension, retention, and critical thinking abilities.