What are the four ways to read classics? Reading famous works was an important way to improve one's reading level and ability. Here are four ways to read the classics: 1. Roughly reading: This method is suitable for those who do not understand the content of the famous works. You can read through the main plot, characters, and theme of the famous works before reading them in detail. Skimming: This method is suitable for those who are not very interested in certain parts of the masterpiece or are not very urgent. You can skip some key parts to understand the main plot and characters in order to better understand the whole masterpiece. (3) intensive reading: this method is suitable for those who are very interested in the famous works and want to understand their contents and ideas more deeply. You can read and understand the content of each paragraph and analyze the main ideas and values of the famous works. Step by step reading: This method is suitable for those who do not understand certain parts of the masterpiece or need to combine it with other materials to understand it. You can read the main plot and the characters separately to better understand the entire masterpiece.