Reading is considered to be an old phenomenon of learning or understanding. A different school of thought considers reading as a boring way of learning, one can easily be diverted from the track. In order to keep the reader active and reading
interesting one needs to follow seven essential principles of active reading.

These seven essential ways of reading are:

One should keep reading interesting and motivated by keep asking questions oneself. Self-questioning helps in learning and getting maximum information as one looking to gather more and more information in order in order to understand properly.

Developing connections will helps in understanding the connections of different characters, theories, or given information. One can figure out the maximum output one stance, theory or act can make by connecting dots. 

Transferring the knowledgeable points will help in keeping a highlight regarding the content, theory, or article one is reading. By transferring knowledgeable points, one keeps things in mind and share knowledge with people, leads to the enhancement of the communication and writing skills of an individual. 

Highlighting possible interpretations will help in understanding things properly and critical thinking will increase the scope of thinking and mentality level of an individual. The interest of the reader stays active with sharp critical thinking.