The Importance of Reading: Knowledge, Pleasure, and Growth

Essay on The Importance of Reading Reading has at all times and in all ages been a source of knowledge, of happiness, of pleasure and even moral courage. In today's world with so much more to know and to learn and also the need for a conscious effort to conquer the divisive forces, the importance of reading has increased. In the olden days if reading was not cultivated or encouraged, there was a substitute for it in the religious sermon and in the oral tradition. The practice of telling stories at bed time compensated to some extent for the lack of reading . In the nineteenth century Victorian households used to get together for an hour or so in the evenings and listen to books being read aloud. But today we not only read, we also want to read more and more and catch up ...show more content... There is then the serious reading undertaken for research and for satisfying one's longing for knowledge. It may be a subject of scientific significance, or a subject of historic or philosophic importance – varying according to the taste of the person. This kind of reading disciplines the mind and trains one for critical and original thinking. There is yet another kind of reading –reading for pleasure. Though serious reading is also a source of pleasure, reading which is devoted mainly to it differs in one respect. It grows upon one, it gives before demanding and it soothes and relieves tension and loneliness. The only kind of reading which neither stimulates thought nor provides knowledge is one which is approached negatively, with the simple motive of escape and of "killing" time. A person who is widely read is able to mix with others: he is a better conversationalist than those who do not read. He can stand his ground. Reading broadens the vision. it is in a way a substitute for travel. It is not possible to travel as much as one would like to and reading can fill in the gap created by the lack of travel. "Reading", as Bacon wrote in his essay. 'Of Studies'. "maketh a full man: conference a ready man: and writing an exact man". Thus a widely–read man is a better conversationalist and is able to see the other point of view. Literature is a form Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

Essay on English Language Learner Schools in the United States of America (USA) are facing many challenges, because of the increasing numbers of the English Language Learner (ELL) students. School administrators are trying hard to provide an equal opportunity education to their students. Furthermore, educators are looking forward in providing several methods and technique to help their students to succeed in their academic learning skills. There are many factors that need to focus on and it can be the fundamental when trying to build powerful resolutions, such as parents and community resources, social influences, native language, etc. ELL Families and Schools Teaching is a call, where teachers need to have an understanding about each individual student's cultural ...show more content... By allowing the ELL students to use their native and their second language in reading, and writing it will make them move along this new process. Reading and writing experience should be context related and meaningful in order for them to be effective in their learning, even though, they can transfer the literacy skills that they have obtained in their native language towards their second language while they are exposed to more learning experiences. Many challenges are faced by the ELL students and their families by being in a new environment, such as a new language, school , food, beliefs, life style, etc., where they feel that they need to deviate from their home language and their culture, absolutely not, they need to be conceited, revered, treasured. In this matter, our role as educators is to be prepared to work effectively with families (Katz & Bauch, n.d., p. 189), in providing the effective support, and assistant with the full understanding of the new changes in their new environments. On the other hand, social cultural pressure could be increased if students do not have another native individual to relate to; students need to have a teacher who will assist and guide them in learning new a language; without allowing them to lose their cultural identity. Fund of Knowledge for Teaching (FKT) created for teachers, anthropologists, and teacher educators to gain more knowledge about their students' community experiences, and curricula Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Advanced English Reading Essay What difference has Advanced English Reading course made to my learning ––A Summary Report of Advanced English Reading After the end of Advanced English Reading course I have to take the question into consideration that what I have gained? Reading skills? High grades in final examination? Or a certificate of CET–6? All above are not I have gained or not enough, and not worth to discussing them. What I considered them worth to discussing even not gained enough are writing skills, courage of opening mouth to speck English in public and the point that should been learning how to think with critical thinking. And I believe there is more big significance to discuss those gains in my further learning, my career and my life. Those gains come to my learning inch by inch. I have to illustrate the reason that I discusses the gain of writing skills not reading skills even though them are similar in developing a man`s thought to some extent is writing skills more reflects personal thinking. Writing skills build on several essays. In the first essay " Your College Years", I even forgot use a title; and there were some many problems been found, for example, incoherence of point of view, wrong word, wordy, ...show more content... And in Advanced English Reading course, professor Wang showing us what is critical thinking by ten texts and her actions and words, developing our critical thinking by presentation and composition. In my view, gains of writing skills and courage of opening mouth to speck English is serve to critical thinking: writing skills make contributions to express personal thought accurately and the basis of courage to speck English is critical thinking. So, the set of Advanced English Reading course can come true the target of critical Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Reading can expand the human mind and open the doors of creativity. Reading allows people to go into another dimension, but that is starting to fade, according to Brian Sztabnik in the article, Igniting a passion for Reading. He is a retired English teacher who discussed his teaching techniques. He spoke about the repetitive teaching methods he used while reading a book. "I have taught English on the secondary level for the past 12 years, and for many of those years I taught books only one way: I would hand out a set of novels, and study guides to go along with them"(Igniting a Passion for Reading). He claimed that his methods did not help his students gain a passion for reading, for they only retained the knowledge until it was no longer needed. ...show more content... I remember I would have competitions with myself to see how fast I could read a book. Slowly, as I got older I stopped reading and I could never figure out the reason why that was. I knew I still had a passion for reading, but I knew I could not find the time. The educational system does not provide choices, but repetitiveness. I could count on my hand the books that I truly enjoyed reading in school . I truly do love reading, so I will read anything put in front of me, but I can not speak on the behalf of others. I constantly hear students proclaim their hatred for reading, while in reality it is not reading in general, but what they are being forced to read. Reading books for school, is not what I consider reading. All students, in my opinion should have some type of passion for reading, no matter their level. Everyday I watch society and school slowly deteriorate our generations love of reading. I do not remember the last time I picked up and read a book, not because I don't want to, but because I can't. I can't because I am too busy reading and writing essays on a book I only read because I had no other choice. Readings such a magnificent thing, that is being pushed to the wayside and being forced on students by the educational system and its methods. The educational system could implement a passion for reading, by changing the criteria and letting us, the students Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

Big6 Information Literacy Executive summary: Information Literacy (IL) is a strategic look at the future of education focusing on the evolution of the virtual learning environment. With the implementation of Information Literacy Models such as the Big6 model in which these skills can be transferrable to any educational stage or workplace as well as the Information Search Process (ISP) where teachers and students who are exposed to inquiry based learning are doing so in a holistic approach to research gathering, not merely the collection of information. IL and ISP is designed for educators to provide foundational scaffolding for students to access in their quest for efficient and effective research in order to reduce student stress and anxiety when completing assessments/assignments. ...show more content... E 2006. A Critical Investigation of Students' and Teachers' Views of the Use of Information Literacy Skills in School Assignments. Retrieved October 3, 2014. From. http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/aaslpubsandjournals/slr/vol9/SLMR_CriticalInvestigation_V9.pdf Kuhlthau (2010) Guided Inquiry: School Libraries in the 21st Century. School libraries world wide. https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/docs/GI–School–Librarians–in–the–21–Century.pdf (Kuhlthau, C. & Maniotes, L, 2011) Building Guided Inquiry Teams for 21st–Century Learners. Retrieved October 11, 2014. From http://www.schoollibrarymonthly.com/articles/kuhlthau&maniotes2010–v26n5p18.html Kuhlthau, C. 2013. Information Search Process, retrieved October, 1, 2014 from http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/~kuhlthau/information_search_process.htm Marsh, C., & Hart, C. (2011). 21st Century HSIE: Teaching the Social Sciences and Humanities in an Australian Curriculum (6th ed). Malaysia: Pearson Education . Retrieved October 2, 2014 from http://21stcenturyhsie.weebly.com/inquiry–pedagogy.html Oberg, D. 2013 Information literacy and the school library: Information Literacy Program retrieved 20/9/2014 from Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Motivating Students To Read The motivation to read comes from a variety of factors. This article from a popular website for educators and parents, Reading Rockets, identified five main ones. First, students that have a positive self–concept and value reading will be more successful than those that do not (Gambrell, Palmer, Coddling, & Mazzoni, 1996). Second, a widely used and effective tool for motivation is providing students with choices and when this occurs, students are more likely to engage in reading (Worthy & McKool, 1996). Third, teachers can model reading strategies during read–alouds and discussions which will then help motivate students to read (McGee & Richgels, 2003). Fourth, teachers must have a wide–selection of books for students to read during independent Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Learning To Read Essay Learning to read is a process, Understanding how a group of words work well with one another to combine a sentence, paragraph or even a novel. Reading to learn is taking in information that has been given and being able to apply to life situations. Many still argue today about the difference between learning to read and reading to learn. Throughout elementary, I was given the opportunity to attend an amazing public school that was held to standards as a private school. I learned skills that many kindergarteners did not learn until the first grade. Being able to read full chapter books in a two–day period was only one of the many perks that I was given. After my family and I changed locations, I had to attend a different school. Once the teachers realized how well I could read out loud, spell words, and understand the text, I then realized how much I love to read. Many of us enjoy reading many books just for entertainment or just to learn new things that we did not ...show more content... Reading to learn can only help us. Reading does not have to always be about knowledge, it could be for pure entertainment. Reading affects the brain in a good way that helps with communication, understanding, and learning. Many adults still read to learn and expand their knowledge on many ways of life and as well as many other life events. As I continue my journey of life, I have a positive view on my own literacy because I have taken the time to invest into my knowledge and learn about the things that I do not know already. Every day I try to learn something new that I did not know the day before. While I am still in school working towards my degree, I still make time to read out side of the of my assigned work to pick up a book or something that is informational to broaden the things that I know. The best words said by Benjamin Franklin "An investment in knowledge pays the best Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

Reflective Essay About Reading Reading is important in all aspects of learning. It widens vocabulary, improves imagination, and is how we discover new things. More than anything, reading develops the mind. It is important to begin reading with children at a very young age, to introduce new concepts and words creating a strong basis for the future. Most small children love being read to; they find picture books fun and enjoyable because of the animated pictures and presentation of the words. After each time they read a book, they remember the fun pictures or words, looking forward to the next book. If a good memory of reading is planted in a child, as they grow older not only will reading come more naturally, it will bring more pleasure. I believe the key to successfully getting a student to read is to make it as enjoyable as possible. In reading this article, I was able to relate on a few different levels. I could put myself in the teacher's shoes on some levels, but even more so with the students. In Middle School, one of our reading assignments were reading cards, for which our teacher would pick a new genre each month and we had to read chapter books according to the genre. Reading cards were a tool the students would use to summarize their readings each time they read. The reading cards consisted of a chapter book the teacher chose, each month a different genre. After each section we read, a short summary was to be written and we had to write down and look up any words we didn't know. This was Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Teaching Students How to Read Essay Teaching Students how to read Learning to read is an on going process. Aesthetic and Efferent reading are the two types of reading a student can do. Aesthetic reading is when people read for their own enjoyment and to make their own visuals and interpretations in their head. Efferent reading is when students read for a specific purpose, for example finding the answer to a test in their textbook. With both types of reading, there are many steps a student has to be made aware of as they are learning . There are five increments of reading before a student becomes fluent. They have to go through the process of pre reading, reading, responding, exploring, and applying. As the reading process is being taught, it is essential to ...show more content... If demonstrated properly, this will give the student a better understanding of punctuation and emotion to move them to the next step of reading. Students have to give feedback on what they have read to show that they have an understanding. When they are giving feedback they are responding. Students can write how they feel in a journal based on a question the teacher gives them. They can also tell the class their feelings on the book they read. Children need to think about the book they have read. They need to think about the way the author wrote the book and the new words they have learned in it. This is called exploring. After the students take time thinking about the text they need to do an activity. This final stage is called applying. Teachers need to go over important information as the students are learning the stages of reading. (Tompkins, 2009, 72–73) One thing teachers have to add to a lesson plan as students are learning to read is phonics. " Phonics is a set of rules that specify the relationship between letters in the spelling of words and sounds of spoken language "( Learning Point Associates, 2004,pg13). It can be used as children are learning to read to help them decode words. Phonics helps determine what letters make a specific sound and why. As children are learning to read and write it is the teachers role to model phonics. Phonics can be taught by a teacher focusing on a specific letter and having the Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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My Experience Of Reading While I was in middle school in sixth grade I actually didn't know how to read books or any story my teachers would give me. As I was reading through the passages they would give me, I noticed that while I read a story it wouldn't stick to my head. I then told myself that it is going to be difficult to read passages since nothing would click in my head. There were times where the teacher would have the students and I take mini quizzes and I would hardly understand on what the reader was talking about. I would fail the quizzes due to the reason that I never gained much knowledge in reading. Articles and stories would always be tough for me to read since I didn't have many experience in reading. Therefore, half of sixth grade my teacher whom was named Ms. Soto which was an English teacher had really made reading easier for me as the semester went by. I had told her I was having difficulties in reading and she gladly helped me out. Every time I needed help with a problem from the story she was gladly there to help me. For example, the many things she would help me out with was having to stay after school for about an hour reading poems, articles and short passages from books she would give me. She also had me read magazine pages every three times a week to better my understanding of what I'm reading. I then was told that it would be a good opportunity to come in on Saturdays for reading to better my knowledge in what I'm reading. With all the help from my sixth–grade teacher Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

Best Ways To Study Essay Three Best Ways to Study For many students studying for an exam or a test can be very stressful. For a lot of them studying is very hard because sometimes most of the materials they study, they don't remember on the actual test or exam. However there are more than one way to study and most theses studying methods can be very helpful and very reliable. A Lot of students tend to cram all the studying two or the night before the test and according to UCLA professor of psychiatry Andrew J. Fuligni (2012) cramming and trying to get as much information in your head two or a night before the test is very counterproductive. How to study properly Although there are many ways and methods of studying whether it be scientific or a family belief , ...show more content... A second method of studying is by studying in an appropriate setting (Chadron State College). Studying in an environment where distraction is very easy to find is very difficult. Studying in a quiet setting with a lot of space away from distraction can help you study and can help memory performance. With this setting it's also helpful to be consistent with the studying, studying at the same time and same place is very effective especially when this is done 2 –3 weeks prior to the test quiz or exam. With the proper setting, proper setting is also necessary. " Your study desk or table should be equipped with all the materials you might need to complete the assignment, e.g., pencils, pens, erasers, paper clips, stapler, dictionary, snacks, and liquid refreshments, etc." – Chadron State College. Adding items that can help you study and removing things that might distract is also need for effective studying. The third and final method of studying that is effective is studying while listening to music. According to Goodwin (2015), studying with music before a test can improve attention and can help lessen depression and anxiety. The "Mozart effect" is known to be helpful but of course today the effects will be very different since students don't tend to listen to Mozart. The type of music played also plays a pig role of studying. Studying with music that has lyrics is not recommended Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Online Reading Essay Online Reading Essay America, a country created by the outcasts of Europe in the 1700's, is a nation that consists of a diversity not known by any other country. Since the first settlers travelled to this new nation, people from all over the world have come to this great country for many different reasons. Some people come to make a better life for their families, some people come to experience freedom, some have come to stay alive and avoid genocide of their own nation, in the past some have even been forced to come to America with their lives being changed forever. In schools today, we learn about the reasons people come to this nation, but it's not often that we learn what happened after they arrived. Textbooks are often written to ...show more content... I was an outcast because I had come from another culture that these girls didn't quite understand. If they had been taught about different cultures in their schools before college they would have been able to have a better understanding of where I came from which would have helped them not to judge me so quickly. There are many ways a teacher can incorporate multicultural literature into a classroom. One of the more popular forms of incorporating outside reading is through book clubs or literature circles. In literature circles the teacher brings in about four or five copies of four or five different books. Before beginning to read the books, the teacher will give a brief description of each book to the class (Tompkins). It is usually best if the teacher has already read each book so they can give a better overview of the book. After the students have had a chance to learn a little about each book they will then choose their book, as well as other members for their group. Some teachers may make exceptions to the amount of choices the students have, but the students should be given as much freedom as possible. Most times the books will each tell a story from the perspective of someone from a different culture. The cultures represented may be the same cultures displayed in the classroom or different cultures. All the books however, usually share a Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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2.1 Introduction In this section the researcher reviews the literature from the past researches or opinions about the important of the learning vocabulary and impacts of reading and short story in the scope of language learning and teaching and also the relation between reading, short story and vocabulary learning. Theattention of this section especially is on reviewing of the impacts of the reading story on English, especially, vocabulary learning of the EFL learners. For the first part of this chapter, it's better to start with the definition of vocabulary. 2.2 The conceptual definition of vocabulary What is vocabulary? If we want to define the vocabulary, it is the knowledge of words & their meanings. As Stahl (2005) states," vocabulary knowledge is knowledge; the knowledge of word not only implies a definition, but also implies how that word fits into the world"." Vocabulary" can have at least three different meanings; 1. All of the words in a language ; new words are constantly being added to language. 2. The words used in a particular context That is necessary to improve your business vocabulary if you are going to do MBA 3. The words which an individual person knows them The teacher said that my vocabulary is good. There is a difference between Active And Passive Vocabulary in our own individual vocabulary, the words which we understand and use them are called our active vocabulary and the words which we understand but do not or cannot use them are called our Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Struggling Readers Essay 1 Topic: Strategies for Reading / Grades 3–5 Resource Book: Strategies for Struggling Readers Author: Jo Fitzpatrick Publisher: Creative Teaching Press Inc. www.creativeteaching.com Year: 2007 ISBN#: 13: 987–1–59198–434–4 Book Description: When I am hired as an Education Assistant, I would like to have extensive resources or strategy books, classroom materials, websites, and any of my peer's knowledge to help me in my work environment. This book and the many resource books that this class will provide can ensure the strategies and knowledge to help me teach and instruct the ...show more content... Skim: Tell the student to skim through the book and find any words of interest. Summarize: Let the student retell the story. Speed: Ask the student to reread the story for fluency. Brain–Based Learning: This section involves how the brain retains information and how it processes information, furthermore is aimed at the literacy aspect. For example short–term memory, long–term memory, sensory input, as well as front and back–brain learning are just a few areas of strategies on how to retain and process the information the students have read. This process also teaches students to construct a "Brain Booklet "which helps them to learn about areas of the brain and how it relates to everyday life. Reading Activities: This part of the book is filled with activities to help students achieve their goals in reading, and have a little fun at the same time. In each of the activities there are direct teacher instructions in teaching these exercises correctly. This book demonstrates activities through songs, music, outside activities. The handouts in the book also help engage struggling readers. Through these activities the student(s) will have achieved the five components Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Introduction Over the course of this semester I have had the opportunity to learn what needs to happen in the process of teaching reading and writing to a student. Coming into this position with a small amount of knowledge of teaching, I felt somewhat unprepared. Over the course of my seven sessions with my student, I have implemented the theories I have learned – through readings, in class practice and support from my own teachers and peers' – and brought them into my sessions. From our first to our last session together I could see how my instructional methods worked to teach my student certain lessons and methods of learning reading , writing and comprehension strategies. Throughout this paper, I will introduce you to the student I have been working with, expanding on her background as a learner, reader and writer and show how she has progressed throughout our time together. Student background During these sessions, I have had the pleasure of working one–on–one with Claire, an eight–year–old in second grade at a New York City private school. Claire comes from a very traditional family, her parents are married and live together, they have two daughters, eight and 5 years–old, respectively, a son who is almost two–year–old and are now expecting their fourth child! Working with Claire has given me an understanding of how eight–year–olds undergo the learning process, in regards to reading , writing and comprehension. Since I have known Claire and her family for over a year now I have been able to get to know her on a personal basis, but this overall experience allowed me to see what she is like on an academic level, and through the lens of a teacher. Knowing Claire on a personal basis before our sessions started allowed me to know who she really is on each level, allowing me as a teacher to create a bond with my student before starting the teaching process (Routman, 2003). Before our first session together, I had the chance to sit down with Claire's mother to learn about who she is as a student. Claire's mother informed me that she is a student who loves school, and he teachers infer from her their experiences that she loves to read and write in the classroom. Being informed about this, prior to my Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Reaching My Students Through Real World Experiences High school teachers face the challenge of preparing their students for the real world. Students need real world preparation, not just acumen. Reaching my students involves building encouraging relationships and a sense of security within the classroom. Sharing my personal experiences, as well as the testimonies of others, can be an effective motivational tool for preparing college–bound students for the real world. My role as a teacher involves communicating the many obstacles college students face. Providing students the psychological preparation they need will alleviate fears and frustrations high school seniors often face while anxiously anticipating the vast college experience . ...show more content... The real world exists far beyond the college level, as every day we are learning. John Spayde's article, Learning in the Key of Life, emphasizes this lifetime learning process as connections to the real world. How will secondary education prepare one for college, or more importantly, for life? Learning is constant, necessary for success beyond economic factors. Success should not be measured by dollars, but to a peaceful state of mind. I have personally found that wisdom does not equal knowledge. Wisdom propels the spirit, builds the character of a person, and enhances one's view of life. Wisdom is attained through time and experience, not in the classroom. Spayde addresses a richness of life within the knowledge of the humanities. He defines something he calls "slow knowledge," a knowledge "shaped and calibrated to fit a particular ecological and cultural context." His aim of slow knowledge is "resilience, harmony, and the preservation of long–standing patterns that give our lives aesthetic, spiritual, and social meaning" (61). I believe this generation has not been exposed enough to learning through slow knowledge. Teachers must incorporate these basic fundamentals in learning that enable students to acknowledge and appreciate the rewards of their endurance. The greater rewards are Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Literature for Use in Classroom Essay Literature for Use in Classroom Donna E. Norton's purpose in her book is "intended to help adults discover ways to share their enchantment with books, our literary heritage, and an appreciation for literature that will last a lifetime" (v). Teachers share that same goal. In selecting literature for a classroom, teachers need to take in account the following: the school's standards and benchmarks, the adopted sequential curriculum, the age of the students, their stages of language, cognitive, personality, and social development. Teachers need to have the literature curriculum set for the year, but flexible enough to meet the needs of the students in the classroom. Using the schools' standards is the first step in deciding how ...show more content... to "help children grow up understanding themselves and the rest of humanity" (110). 5). to "help children evaluate what they read" (110). "Because of developmental stages, children have different personal and literary needs at different ages" (133). "If developing enjoyment through literature is a major objective of your reading program for children, you must consider children's reading levels and know how to gain and use information about children's reading interests" (133). The optimal learning experience encourages risk taking. Risk taking involves making sure students are comfortable and confident in the classroom with both peers and the teachers. A safe, supportive "kid" friendly classroom has many different areas to address. In developing literature curriculum for upper elementary, ages ten to twelve, teachers need to understand children are using "complex sentences and should encourage oral language and written activities that permit children to use more complex sentence structures" (9). "Literature is also important in stimulating cognitive development by encouraging the oral exchange of ideas and the development of thought processes" (19). "Children's literature is especially effective for developing the basic operations associated with thinking; 1)observing, 2) comparing, 3) classifying, 4) hypothesizing, 5) organizing, 6) summarizing, 7)applying, and 8) criticizing" (19). Cognitively, in upper Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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Reflection On Reading Comprehension Introduction Reading is one of the most beneficial activities a man can do. Out of reading, man can be able to discover new things, concepts, places and people. More so, reading is a way to relax our mind and soul, going deeply through the world of story and improves our thinking and internalization process. Furthermore, reading opens the mind to new horizons and exposes a new experience. That's why, whilst reading it also needs some sort of any other way of process, wherein man can read and understand texts deeply. This so–called other way of process is the outlining, that in such a way, can be a tool for a meaningful reading comprehension . An outline establishes an orderly relationship of facts or ideas. It is an essential tool and a time–saver. (De La Cruz and Aquino, 2008). It is the guide when reading or guide for writing a report. Furthermore, outlining serves as a visualization of the ideas and information in an orderly manner. ...show more content... Since it has already organized the thoughts and theme of the texts, then had already eliminated the irrelevant details. Reflection/Discussion Good reading comprehension is a fundamental element that students must have to attain. Through researches, it is clearly stated that reading proficiency has a strong relationship between reading proficiency and academic success at all ages included in the university level. It is definitely important to discuss what strategy is the best way to practice to improve BSIE students reading comprehension for the sake of students' success in the field of teaching. Students having hard times in comprehending the thought of the text and what the author implies. It seems to be reading by words but not reading between the lines. It is important to know how comprehension plays an integral part in a manner of thinking and conceptualizing facts and ideas from the Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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The Importance Of Reading Skills One of the important skills to be mastered by students when learning English is reading skills. By having a good skill in reading, the students can gain information and expand their knowledge. Reading is not only the skills that support success in schools but also the skills that need to be owned by every individual in the life of society, both during the study and after completing the study. For example, reading skill is need to do well in school and to pass the exam during the study. Meanwhile, after accomplishing the study, reading is needed in society life such as understand the instruction on the medicine bottle, filling out applications, reading road or warning sign etc. In addition, a good reading ability is a requirement for ...show more content... They tend to look up the dictionary to find the word that they do not know. Therefore, the students spend a lot of time to translate sentence by sentence. Thus, despite all efforts, their reading comprehension remain poor. Secondly, the students are not really familiar with the text. In other words, the students just do not know what to do when they are given a text. They do not know how to find the content or information from a text. In fact, the students do not know how to answer the question even though the information has already explained in the text they read. For example, they just completely copy the sentence in the answer sheet without edit it out because they found the same word as stated in the sentence in the text and the question. By knowing this fact, it shows that there is a clear unfamiliarity of students with the text. Thirdly, the use of teachers' conventional strategy can be one problem that makes students' reading ability still low. The teacher has difficulty to choose the proper strategy in order to cover the students' problems so that they apply the conventional strategy. They usually ask students to read a text from English textbook, find the meaning of difficult vocabularies and answer questions provided in the textbook. The activities in this strategy make students bored because they just read the text. This strategy is Get more content on StudyHub.Vip

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