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5.3- Dealing with Special Events
For this chapter I've learned that there's a lot of information online that can help people understand more while looking at web sites for certain information
Set time for yourself and find locations to work quietly
Graphics typically will tell the reader what the article is about
It is important to understand with the graphics in the passage convey the mean giving a better understanding of what the reader is getting into
5.1- Are you ready for the Big Leagues
It talks about how reading in high school is so much more easier than reading while being in college
Talks about as well that in order to retain information you need to understand what you're reading
Understanding that it's best to spend more time on assignments rather than skimming through all your work
5.2- How do you Read to Learn?
Some ways you can read to learn is by always capturing Key Ideas
As well as being prepared by reviewing what you're about to read
Try your best to avoid any distraction near you to stay on task
Schedule reading
And always make sure first that you are scanning through the text then crteatying questions it'll help you focus and stay on task not get you lost
Remembering to stay disciplined, motivated, and on track.
It's your responsibilty to underrstand the assingments
Reading is important for absorbing ideas in learning cycle but it's also important to know the other key factors
Instructors aren't expected to look over your work but what's expected is the student to understand the assignment before discussing it
College reading is way different from high school reading
In high school you'll be done with work and have no time for work after school but in college it is expected for you to work 2 or more hours after class.
5.5- Chapter Activities
Active reading involves main steps: Preparing, Reading, Capturing the key ideas, and reviewing.
When preparing to read you have to really ask yourself questions about the book or author
In order for you to become a great reader you must feel excited to read if to then there's no way you cold ever become a good reader instead of being bored or complaining about the assignment you must become more engaged and less bored
Being prepared to read and being intrigued to learn new things
Being ready
5.4- Building your vocabulary
A way to build your vocabulary is to always be aware of your vocabulary and avoid lazy words and expressions
Always try to use new words and use them in your speech as well
Make reading fun to gain a better understanding of the words and build a stronger vocabulary
Before looking up new words in dictionary's always try to infer the word based on its sound and roots
Find new words anywhere instead of relying on just class work