Comprehension of argumentative texts as a strategy for meaningful learning and the development of critical thinking

Abstract

<p>This article presents a research work that aimed to strengthen reading comprehension in secondary school students, based on a critical analysis of argumentative texts. To the effect, a diagnostic test and ten reading and text analysis sessions were conducted. A qualitative research methodology was used with a design-based research approach (DBR). Work sessions with students used direct teaching method. This work evidenced that opinion columns awaken the interest of students in reading, since they involve analyzing and understanding different situations that occur in their environment.</p>