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reading
hey.
i have some trouble reading. like, i read, but i don't retain. the only time i retain is when i am in love with the book. when i read, i start thinking about other stuff & i can't concentrate on the book. i try to "picture" it in my head, but it doesn't help much. i really want to start reading more.
i read in a quiet, well-lit comfortable [but not TOO comfortable] area.
do you have any tips, please?
i need advice on how to get the BIG picture. i pick up all the little unnecessary details, but i don't get the big picture. i've tried reading paragraphs, even chapters at a time & asking myself, "what did i just read?" but i just have trouble retaining.
i'm pretty sure i don't have like, a learning deficiency because when i really like a book, i understand it completely. but for the books that are manditory for school, etc. i need help.
thank you.
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Well take the "What did I read?" a bit further. Everytime you read a chapter write down what happened. Re-read the parts you didn't fully take in. Reading is amazing and important. Try to make the book more interesting to you read it aloud to yourself. This last thing only works for some people. Turn on your i-pod keep in mind not to sing or think about what music is playing. For some people it helps them tune out the rest of the world while they are reading and they really understand.(that might not work for you)
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Try reading out loud and jot down some notes, like if its for school. If its for school then read a paragraph and write down the most important thing about it,thats what my teacher tells us to do. It helps us on tests too. soooooo...... yah, just write stuff down that seems important. And if its not for school and its just for fun then pick books that seem exciting to you, cuz if your bored your never gonna get the big picture. hope this helps!
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~*Shellaria*~
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Ugh- don't you hate this? I am the same way! I can't retain my reading with school- but I can when I'm reading something I love- like Harry Potter.
I found that using a site like cliffsnotes.com or sparksnotes.com are really helpful. They usually have the book you're reading.. because they have the school books- you know?
But reading the chapter from the book- then from the website will really help you. Also- antistudy.com works well too- and you can read essays that explain themes and plot points.
Those three sites have helped me- and should help you too!
**EDIT**
Maybe while your reading [like the person above said] jot down notes about characters/plot/themes/etc. If you know that you have to focus on themes- and you're given the themes- use sticky notes and jot down on them when you notice a theme being expressed- and stick it on the page. That way- when you're done with the book- you have all of these notes- and it could be like a summary or study guide that is probably shorter/better than the online notes.
Do you need more?
Happy Reading!
--Jack
(15/m)
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