Answer:1 * What did I learn from critical reading? I learned to look deeper than just the words. I can now spot hidden meanings, question the writer's ideas, and understand why they wrote it that way. 2* How can I apply this to my writings and my future reading? When I write, I can think about how others might read it critically. This will help me make my writing clearer and stronger. When I read in the future, I'll keep asking questions and trying to understand the bigger picture.