Spring EN066-01 Reading Workshop: January 26, 2012

Thursday, January 26, 2012

January 26, 2012

Today marked our first day of novel reading. The story "Mariquita" is quite a unique one in that it is one of the few; if not the only young adult Chamorru novel publication.

While reading strategies were both discussed before and after the reading, it was overwhelming to have experienced that strategies were not forced on any one of you. Rather, reading strategies were applied ... naturally. Chapter one discussions of certain landmarks in Agana (visualizing and connecting), of public figures (visualizing, questioning and connecting) and of Chamorru traditions (connecting) are indeed strategies that all good readers practice for reading.

Congratulations! You all are doing such an amazing job with this course! Stay excited!

3 comments:

AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:55 PM
Thank you for making this class interesting, fun and educational and I'm so looking forward to story telling time
lol just joking but for reals Mrs.Q
ReplyDelete
Replies
Dolores C.BrownJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:04 PM
darlene,great photo and listings of strageties, I also enjoyed her stories,I am also in awe for this first chamorro novel on Guam. Keep reading her story.
ReplyDelete
Replies
jessicaFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Im so liking the book that Mrs. Q is reading to us. Mariquita is such an interesting book because we are learning more about Guam then we already knew
ReplyDelete
Replies

Add comment

10 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR READING

In the modern age of information, reading truly is a fundamental survival skill. Here are ten tips that anyone can use to improve their reading skills:

1. You don't have to be a great reader to get the point.

Some people read fast and remember everything. Others read slowly and take a couple of times to get all the information. It doesn't matter, really, so long as when you read, you get the information you're seeking.

2. Know WHY you're reading.

Are you reading for entertainment or to learn something? Decide why you're reading before you start and you'll greatly improve your comprehension and your enjoyment.

3. You don't need to read everything.

Not every magazine, letter, and email you receive contains information you need. In fact, most of it is simply junk. Throw it away, hit the delete key! Just doing this will double the amount of time you have available to read.

4. You don't need to read all of what you DO read.

Do you read every article of every magazine, every chapter of every book? If so, you're probably spending a lot of time reading stuff you don't need.

Be choosy: select the chapters and articles that are important. Ignore the rest.

5. Scan before you read.

Look at the table of contents, index, topic headers, photo captions, etc. These will help you determine if, a) you have a real interest in this reading, and b) what information you're likely to get from it.

6. Prioritize your reading.

You can't read everything all at once (and wouldn't want to). If it's important, read it now. If it's not, let it wait.

7. Optimize your reading environment.

You'll read faster and comprehend more if you read in an environment that's comfortable for you.

8. Once you start, don't stop!

Read each item straight through. If you finish and have questions, go back and re-read the pertinent sections. If you don't have questions, you got what you needed and are ready to move on.

9. Focus.

Remember, you're reading with a purpose, so focus on that purpose and the material. If you lose interest or keep losing your place, take a break or read something else. You can keep track of where you are by following along with your hand. This simple technique helps you focus and increase your concentration.

10. Practice!

The more you read, the better reader you'll become (and smarter, too)! So, feed your mind: read!