TIETOJA TÄSTÄ JAKSOSTA
As the popular memes and posts lately have been saying...
- You watched or read "The Hunger Games" and sided with the resistance.
- You watched "Star Wars" and sided with the resistance.
- You watched "The Matrix" and sided with the resistance.
- You watched or read "Divergent" and sided with the resistance.
- You read "Fourth Wing" and sided with the resistance.
- You watched "V for Vendetta" and sided with the resistance.
When it's fiction, you understand. Yet you refuse to see it when it's the reality you're living.
Wild.
It's safe to say, we're at an impasse. Most people these days do not read critically, regardless of what they're reading. While they may be able to retain the information, many do not look for deeper meaning or context within the text they read. While there isn't technically anything wrong with that, reading critically allows us to fully connect with the stories and characters. For those of us who had this drilled into us during school, it happens automatically, almost by osmosis. However, for others, it is a skill that can be learned, and we discuss how and more!
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Books to check out:
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston
For Whom The Belle Tolls - Jaysea Lynn
Blood Infernal - James Rollins, Rebecca Cantrell
The Book of Magic - Alice Hoffman
Witches of New York - Ami McKay
The Echoes of Olympus Mons - Eric Malikyte
Sources to note throughout the episode:
Excelsior University: Active (Critical) vs Passive Reading
York University: Active vs Passive Reading
Cleveland State University: Critical Reading
Stetson University: Critical Reading
University of Regina: Passive vs Active Reading
Library of Congress - Rebecca Yarros Interview
Extras:
HP Lovecraft Historical Society
