During class on September 18th, you discussed your ideas about effective reading strategies and tips for becoming a better reader. Here are your ideas:
- keep reading (any materials you can get)
- read many types of books, magazines, and newspapers
- read as much as you can in different subjects
- don't be afraid of not understanding while you are reading
- keep asking questions as you read
- find some stories which make you more interested
- love what you read
- don't get bored
- do not read only with your mind; watch out for any feelings/responses that you have as you read
- skim: read quickly and get the main idea
- see the main ideas and specific detail connected to the main idea
- pick up important words but don't get stuck with vocabulary that you don't know
- write a summary of the story
- if you don't understand the story, you should read it again
- connect what you read with what you already know
- mark words and sentences that you don't understand and write them down on another paper to create your own vocabulary list/circle the words that you don't know
- Read children's books (they are simple and easy to read)
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Thank you for writing all down here. I am not a book lover especially for the thick books or long story. I always skim them ( read first, some between and the last paragraph for result also caption). I do same for every article. Even I urge myself to finish a book, but....
ReplyDeleteStudy was different and I put whole my energy and time to do so ( reading, take notes and revision). I hope I can achieve to this goal too ( be a good reader)
Hi Kamelia,
DeleteI'm happy to see you posted a comment here! Thank you for your thoughts and ideas.
When we read for pleasure (also known as 'extensive reading'), it's important to choose a book that you are interested in and that is not too hard for your level. A good rule of thumb when choosing a book is to read the first page, and if there are more than 5 new words on that page, pick a book that is one level lower. This way, reading a short story or novel will not feel like an unpleasant chore.
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ReplyDeleteHi Sara
ReplyDeleteI am reading my second book (which is very challenging to read).I am reading the information you gave me about run-on sentences is very helpful thabnk you for that. I am hoping to improve my reading and writing skills at the end of this term.
See you when I get back.
Hilda
Hi Hilda! Good to hear from you. For extensive reading, remember to choose a book that is easy for you to read so it is enjoyable and somewhat relaxing. If a page of the book has more than 5 new words on it, then it is too difficult for extensive reading.
DeleteEnjoy the celebrations in Mexico..Day of the Dead, right? :)
Sorry about the thabnk lol.. is thank you! =)
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