A reading response that places a strong emphasis on interpretation and analysis, utilizing various reading response templates, incorporating diverse reading response ideas, and making use of freely available reading response worksheets, significantly enhances critical thinking skills. In this approach to reading response writing, students develop advanced critical thinking skills. They learn to evaluate evidence, challenge biases, employ logical reasoning, synthesize information, engage in reflective thinking, foster inquisitiveness, and hone problem-solving abilities. These skills extend beyond literature, equipping students with versatile critical thinking abilities applicable across academic disciplines and real-world situations.