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210 PHILOLOGY AND JOURNALISM UDC 37.016:811 Anna Shapoval The teacher of Khrystynivka lyceum1 Uman district, Cherkasy region Ukraine SEVEN STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN CRITICAL READING Abstract. The article explores the main strategies of Critical Reading. It focuses not only on understanding words on a page; it is about active engagement with a text to evaluate its validity, bias, and depth. The most important thing to know about critical reading is that it is an active endeavor. Keep your mind active and on its figurative toes at all times. Underline important points as you read, argue with the author, make notes, and do whatever you need to stay involved with the passage. Keywords: annotating texts, previewing texts, contextualizing texts, questioning texts to understand and remember, reflecting on challenges to beliefs and values, outlining and summarizing texts, and evaluating arguments. Reading is one of the basic skills that most people learn at school and one that can impact many areas of your life, most importantly, your career. Learning to improve your reading comprehension is possible at any age. Developing a realistic plan that you can follow using effective tips can help you strengthen your reading skills. In this article, we explain why improving your reading skills is important and share tips for reading that you can use in your daily life. Using reading strategies can benefit anyone, but it's especially helpful when you aspire to improve your reading skills or want to expand your skill set in