The formative reading is a kind of reading which aims to learn about a particular subject. It encourages a modification in the reader's thinking or behavior while learning about a certain topic.
This learning is done thanks to different written media such as encyclopedias, textbooks, non-fiction books, newspapers, notes, among others, through which the reader will be able to assimilate and understand different topics.
It is not so much about the speed with which it is read, but about the ability that is developed to reflect on the topic proposed in said reading.
The types of reading that make up this educational system have characteristics that vary according to the information that can be acquired and the goals of the reader.
Benefits
Formative reading not only strengthens written language but also oral language. In the course of this practice, the reader acquires diverse knowledge and as a result enriches his language.
This type of reading is stimulated by the affinity that the reader has with the text and not by its nature.
The consumption of literary works can further encourage the habit of reading in society.
Depending on the age range the reader is in, it is easier for them to identify and create a greater affinity with a specific topic.
Some variants
Reading query
To develop this type of reading it is necessary to manage the information and reflect on the reading.
It is a process in which the reader, even without understanding some terms, expands his area of study to other sources such as archives, dictionaries, and reference books, to resolve the concerns that arise as he reads.
Research reading
Research reading is generally used in documentation work. The reader must search in different information sources to complement the material to be investigated. Above all, you must be able to memorize, analyze and understand various facts.
The speed in this type of reading is usually low or moderate to produce the assimilation of the information.
Importance
Formative reading develops constant changes in the reader and helps them to enrich their knowledge.
It allows you to use these methods in your everyday life, interacting with other human beings and solving all kinds of problems.
The act of reading is a habit that has been promoted for centuries and continues to be encouraged today. Currently technology and reading have developed discoveries that encourage reading.
Technology has conditioned the texts adapting them to current needs. It is now easier for the reader to find new sources of information from which to learn.
References
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- Manguel, A. (1998). a history of Reading. Madrid Spain. Alliance.
- Sole, Isabel. (2006). Reading strategies. Madrid. Ed. Graó.