<p>I know that reading newspapers helps to improve the critical reading section. What I wanted to know, was how? And If the point is just to read articles on varying topics, or to analyze the articles, looking for main ideas?</p>
<p>The purpose is to become a better reader and to become more used to reading passages that you'll see on the SAT. Doesn't necessarily have to be newspapers, it's the fact that you're reading more that's important. Harry Potter doesn't count though. Generally when you read newspaper or magazine articles or even literature, you're constantly analyzing the text (do I agree? what's this person trying to say? what tone is he/she using?) and if all that is second-hand nature, you should do better on the reading section because you'll be a better reader. There are no quick fixes on the verbal section, my friend.</p>
<p>^ I'd say even Harry Potter is better than nothing, especially if the OP's problem is not reading fast enough. Just read anything and everything you can get your hands on, and you'll become a faster, more efficient reader, and be subconsciously analyzing what you read.</p>
<p>Yes, and to overcome some basic problems that come when you're out of touch with reading like oh-too-many-teens. The CR texts have some abstract ideas so reading a mixed bag of texts help you prepare for that. Try increasing the difficulty level as you progress by reading more difficult articles :D</p>
<p>Some Alexandre Dumas would do the trick...the Three Musketeers or The Count of Monte Cristo are favorites of mine :)</p>
<p>Wow.. dont remind me about Dumas... had to read Count for summer reading for 10th grade. Unabridged. then I moved, so i didn't take a test on it or anything. DAS6565DAS lol</p>
<p>Don't insult my favorite piece of literature of all time :(</p>
<p>sigh
I try this but I find reading articles or newspaper is extremely boring if you read Time or NY Times.
But I have to continue though, the best way to improve CR :|</p>
<p>haha. if you cant keep concentration its not worth it (imo). don't want to lose focus on the test. I Would say read something interesting, that has some critical thinking involved. something nonfiction.</p>
<p>of course nonfiction but it's like tough to read if you read well-written articles
obviously in a 5-6 paragraph article I encounter many new vocab but idk how many i get :|</p>