Types of Readers

Types of Readers

1. Responsive Readers

   • Present in mind and heart when reading a text.
   • Responsive to the thoughts and actions of other readers
   • If the reader doesn't let the text awaken emotion or inspire thoughts then one is barely reading at all.

2. Responsible Readers

   • Readers must pay attention to their own responses, thoughts, & reactions.
   • Rooted in a reader's response which attends to both the words on the page and the thoughts of the reader.
   • Without reading responsibly, we run the risk of being readers who harm ourselves and others by sharing misinformation

3. Compassionate Readers

   • Compassion is a necessary characteristic of readers.
   • Compassion sharpends the readers' ability to see other points of view
   • Compassion enables the readers to take the perspective of someone else and better understand motivations and thinking.