How to Always Succeed in School

Part 4

 

Read. You can read whatever  you want: Sports Illustrated,  Jet, The New York Times, comic books, the Holy Bible, your Cheerios box, online blogs or web articles…. Whatever! Reading increases your brainpower.

·        Look up words you don’t understand in the dictionary.

·        Read assignment questions first to help you identify key points.

·        Take breaks from reading to write down what you learn.

·        Read outside of class to improve your reading skills.

·        Read out loud with your friends, classmates, or parents.

·        Read with purpose.

·        Take reading courses to improve your reading rate and comprehension.

·        Take a speed reading course if you desire.

·        Take notes while reading.

·        When possible, read from your own books and materials; this way, you cam mark, highlight, cross reference, write in the margins, etc. If the books if the books belong to someone else or the library you can’t do this.

·        Read religious literature.

·        Read from the internet.

·        Read daily. Set a goal to read a book at least each month. Then a book a week.

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