When reading non-fiction, it's important to know the author's background, purpose and audience. It's important to read a non-fiction piece purposefully. The important steps for reading non-fiction are:
- Find out the main idea: In non-fiction, the main idea is usually the first line of a paragraph or the topic.
- Point out the details: After figuring out the main idea, note all the other explanations as details.
Other Tips:
- Write down all the questions and thoughts while reading non-fiction.
- Non-fiction takes time to read and it is hard to remember. It's better to reread it.
- Summarize the points after finishing a paragraph/page.