Reading is the process by which we focus on a particular detail of a book and any written or printed material. Reading can take place anywhere and at anytime since it is part of learning, students need to be versatile and conversant in obtaining more knowledge through reading.
It is a characteristic that must be inculcated by
all, so as to ensure that more knowledge is obtained through reading. Students
can read various books in school, books which includes textbooks use in their
course of study which must be read countinously, so that when a student is
confronted with assignment, test or examination he or she will be able to
perform excellently.
Students can also read various novels, story books,
poems, articles, so that they will be able to be conversant with various
societal norms and be able to expand their knowledge in the process of reading.
Newspapers, journals and magazines should also be read by students so that they
will get adequate information about a country situation.
Students needs to know the various methods of
reading so as to reduce unnecessary time been wasted on books and student can
stay focused. The following factors ensure accurate reading:
*Have a clear goal
In reading students must have a particular reason
why they read. They can read books so as to pass an examination, they can read
novels and story books for pleasure, they can also read newspapers and
magazines for getting timely information and know more about societal values
and culture. In reading students of institutions of learning must have a clear
goal and be determinant.
*Make use of the right style
One of the skills or attribute that must be
inculcated by students is for them to make use of the right style of reading.
Students can seat to read or stand to read and any forms that befits the
students should be make use of as long as the reader can assimilate and
understand what he or she is reading. There are also some students who needs to
read and re-read particular lines of a book before they understand it while there
are some who have immediate and accurate understanding of the book they are
reading.
*Jotting down meaningful context
In reading there is need for student to pen down
some vital points in their books or jotter. This method is effective since the
reader will only read short sentences with minimal words and not ambiguous
words as it is in the textbook. It also helps in understanding the important
part of word and phrase in a book.
*Continuous reading
Students should not be lazy, they must read their
books continuously so as to help them assimilate effectively. Reading is not
constant, it is a gradual process and involves metal alertness so as to ensure,
what is been read is understand by the student. You can also read a part of the
books aloud continuously and this will help the students to be conversant with
their books.
*Pacing mode
It has been observe that sitting to read is a common
attribute of many students, but you can also pace and read aloud so as to
ensure that student effectively and quickly assimilate.Whatever forms of style a student use should be
convenient so as to ensure optimum knowledge is generated through reading.
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