Reading
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Tips for Success
Tip
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Tip
5: Keep a List Of Questions
When
you feel confused about something you're reading, write down any questions you
have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don't
be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they've read
the texts and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your
teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material.
Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.
Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher, and to others, is a great
learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great
extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning
immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your
mental capacities more than almost anything else.
The philosopher Sir Francis Bacon said, "Knowledge is power."
Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge
and making the most of your education. So pick up a book.. and a pen.