iâm really really really sorry for not sharing my tips yesterday because i just fell asleep right after i finished my homework and i immediately regret it the second i woke up, haha. so anyway, here are my tips for reading a book, getting the knowledge fast, and reading fast are;
1. make assigned reading more interesting - if youâre reading a book because you have to, for something like school, or a book club that you need to get finished with asap, get into the teacherâs or leaderâs mindset. if itâs an informative book, do some research before reading the book. pretend that you will have to teach someone what you are about to read and then read with that in mind.
2. calculate the time you spend on normal things you usually do  - you need to determine your time frame and consider how many hours you can dedicate to reading per day.
3. write 5 main ideas and one question you have per chapter - this method works for me the best if iâm reading a boring book for school. iâm currently reading âNightâ by Elie(zer) Wiesel. iâm not saying itâs a boring book, as itâs about the holocaust and iâm now getting into those kinds of books (informative) but itâs just that i havenât really gotten much time to read, as iâm just really busy with other schoolwork. the only thing that caught me up to the rest of the class, is this method.
4. re-read parts that are unclear - if you struggle with the book with what youâve read so far, re-read the past chapter to see if youâve missed something, if you struggle with the whole book, try to read the book along with the audiobook, if available, so you will follow along with the voice. this will help you read faster and understand it better. i really donât like listening to audiobooks just them alone, but i like reading a book along with the audiobooks. it helps me read faster, read effectively and understand.
5. eliminate all distractions - get off the computer and turn the tv off. itâs very difficult to read, especially if youâre reading something difficult, when your attention is divided. reading closely meas you have to find a nice, comfortable location thatâs distration-free, like your study space. my tip is to make reading fun by getting yourself a snack or a drink and getting comfortable
6. picture what youâre reading - if what youâre reading is a historical-fiction, informative, or a biography, google will always be there for you. if the setting is in a actual place, google image search the name of the location, and picture the protagonist in the spot. think of yourself as a movie director and picture the action while youâre reading it
7. take breaks - make sure you save enough time to do your reading so you do it and complete it comfortably, and take frequent breaks. for every 45 of reading, let yourself relax for 15 or do some other kind of homework to give your mind a rest and to let yourself focus for a while.
8. flag/mark important pages - the best thing i couldâve done was to use those sticky note flags to mark down the pages with the most information, and i would write ĘłáľáľËĄËĄĘ¸ áľáśŚâżĘ¸ on the flags a summary, but if you chose to flag the pages and write a summary on another paper, go right ahead.
9. think of open-ended questions to explore the reading - write down some questions that might make an interesting discussion to bring up in class or with a teacher. note; donât ask questions that can be answered with a âyesâ or a ânoâ, because those questions are for the teachers on the end test!! learning to ask âhowâ is a helpful way of coming up with big discussion questions.
10. to improve your reading skills⌠- read regularly. challenge yourself by reading something a little harder to further improve your reading skills. take good notes, review them, and use flashcards for an easy way to remember everything youâve read.
11. avoid cramming - the difference between reading and cramming is when youâre reading, you are taking the time to fully interpret the text, but when youâre cramming, youâre just trying to stuff as much information as you can in your head)
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