Mai ReadReading skills · A Mai Read quick guide
How to read nonfiction to learn from it
Read nonfiction with a question in mind. Notice the claim, the evidence offered, and what the author wants the reader to do with it.
A simple way to try it
- Preview headings and any summary.
- Mark the main claim and one supporting example.
- Afterward, explain the idea without the book open.
Keep going
Use the next small step that fits your goal. You can return to the full guide library at any time.