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Reading does not just stop at literacy, especially when you read for the purpose of analyzing the content for a subject. The wikiHow article below will give you some reading tips, including the textbook tips.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Basic steps

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   Choose books. If you read a book for fun, look for a popular fiction or non-fiction book. There are millions of books out there, so you might have trouble choosing the right one. Start by thinking about your interests as well as what you don't want to read. Always remember that there are thousands of different types of books you can choose from: dystopia like Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games, realistic fiction like Natasha Friend's Perfect, fantasy like The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer, historical fiction like Dragonwings of Laurence are countless other genres.
   • Knowing your reading "taste" will help you find a book that you like. Whether or not a book is praised by others does not mean you will love it too. Some people like to read fantasy novels, others hate it. Think about the experience you'd like to have while reading a book. An amazing adventure? The brain is discovering new ideas? The emotional journey through the lives of real characters? How long do you want the book to be? How challenging is the book? What specific views would you like the book to support or avoid? When you answer these questions, you will narrow the scope of searching for suitable titles.
   • The range of non-fiction books is easier to narrow than fiction. Most of the famous non-fiction books are history books or celebrity biographies. Want to know more about a celebrity? Want to know more about a country, a land, a war or a historical event? Want to know more about the oceans, dinosaurs, pirates or theatrical magic? There will always be non-fiction books corresponding to every topic that you can think of.
     • Even if you find a non-fiction book on a topic that you love, you may not be interested in that book. There are many good and interesting books, others are bad and boring. When you come across a book like that, read through the first few pages to see if you like the author's style or not. If the book was difficult or boring from the first page, you probably wouldn't enjoy reading it more.
   • Go to the library. Your local library is a great place to find books, because when you come across an interesting book, you don't have to pay to read it. Tell librarians about your favorite book, then ask them to point out where books are relevant to your interests.
   • Don't judge the content of a book on a cover. The title and cover illustrations can be tedious or off-the-top, but the contents can be tempting to enjoy. However, this is not always the case, so choose wisely! You should also pay attention to the thickness of the book. In case you want to read for a short time, a large and heavy book will not be appropriate and vice versa. Finally, when buying books for someone else, consider the person's age and interests. For example, if you buy children's books, books for young adults (Young Adult) like "50 shades" are not ideal options.
   • Ask people around you. Friends and family can recommend books to you based on their interests, or books they think you'll like. Note, however, that some people enjoy reading long stories, others don't. For example, if you love science, look for science books.
   • See online.The internet is full of "nerds" who are willing to share their opinions on different books. Find a community that discusses books and search for topics that interest you, or go to an online retail site to read customer reviews on interesting books. These are great ways for you to quickly grasp the trending and most loved titles in each genre.
   • Organize group events. Book clubs and group reading sessions are a great way to get exposed to a new book.
     • Many clubs focus on only a certain genre of books, such as science fiction or romantic romance, while others have a broader scope.
     • In the United States, sci-fi reading sessions take place quite often at independent bookstores.
     • Many non-fiction writers will occasionally hold free reading sessions or lectures at universities in the United States. Visit these events to see if you like their books and find out more about the content that interests you. Some books often open with a brief explanation, so don't get discouraged after the first few pages. Remember that each story contains a lesson.

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   Get the book you want to read. There are a few ways you can do this:
   • Borrow books from the library. The advantage of this approach is that it's free and easy. If you don't have a library card, go to the library to apply for it.
     • Many library systems allow you to reserve books online. They will notify you when the book is returned to the library for your collection.
     • Note that if you want to read a popular book, you will have to wait weeks or months to borrow it.
   • Buy books. Go to a bookstore or newsstand and buy books so you can keep them for as long as you want. The advantage of this approach is that with a little effort, you can buy and read the most popular books on the market; the downside is that you will have to spend money to buy books.
     • Since you have to pay for it, be sure to check out the first few pages of the store to see if you like the author's writing style.
   • Borrow books. Friends or family members who recommend books to you often have their own books. They will be happy to lend you the book until the reading is over.
     • Take care of borrowed books carefully, try to read quickly so that you do not forget that you borrowed books, avoid leaving them dust on bookshelves for the next year.
   • Buy e-books. With the emergence of smartphones and portable reading devices in recent years, electronic versions of printed books are becoming more and more popular. This also means that you can take the book with you anywhere on your phone / kindle / tablet / iPod.
     • The cost of e-books is usually a bit lower than printed books, so you can save a small amount if you already own an e-reader. Don't buy huge books if you know you won't finish them. Good e-reader apps include Kindle apps or newer versions of the iProduct, iBooks product line.
     • Similar to printed books, you can only keep the e-books when you pay for them. The only downside is that unlike printed books, you cannot sell them because the book will be installed on the device.
     • Remember that on long trips or camping, e-books are harder to carry than printed books.

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   Reading books. Find a comfortable place to sit, make sure there's enough light, and flip the cover open. Start reading from the beginning - usually the first chapter, unless the book has some introductory text. Read each page one at a time until the book runs out. You should only read the text at the end of the book when you have read the rest of the book.
   • Decide whether or not to read the book's contents. The book's content is the opening text of the book, not the first chapter. This content covers four basic categories, each with a different purpose. You can choose which part to read in the book's content. The four types of book titles include:
     • Acknowledgments: A short passage listing the people who helped the author with the writing process. You can read the thank you section if you want, but most people are not interested in this section. Acknowledgments also often appear at the end of books.
     • Preface: Preface will be written by another writer other than the book's author, so this section will usually appear only in re-edition of influential books, such as a novel. has won a prize or an important scientific research project. The preface is often presented in advance to the reader about the book's contents and the reasons why the book should be read.
     • Preface: Preface written by the author himself. This is usually shorter than the title, but not always. Essentially, this is a short piece of writing outlining the reason and method for the author to write the book. If you are interested in the author's personal life or creative process, the preface can give you some valuable information.
     • Introduction: An introduction is the part where the author converse directly with readers, introduce the book, mention the intentions of the book and inspire readers before starting to read the book. This section is more often found in non-fiction than in fiction. If you do not want to know some of the information mentioned in the book in advance, please read the author's introduction after reading the full text of the book.
   • Decide if you want to read the end of the book. The end of the book includes articles by many other authors that appear after the main part of the book.
     • The end of the book is usually a collection of short articles or discussions about the work, which usually appear only in the reprints of some famous works for use in school, such as "A bunch of resentments. "by John Steinbeck.
     • Similar to the book's contents, you can freely read or not read the book's contents.
     • If you are particularly fond of a book, the end of the book will help you review some passages in the work. While not understanding the importance of a book, this section can give you information about the important historical and cultural background relevant to the work. However, most people ignore the end of the book.

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   Read books in moderation. Reading a good book is an engaging experience that makes time pass very quickly. You need to have a booklet ready and remember not to continue reading for too long. (Set a time on your phone or watch if necessary.) By doing so, you'll enjoy the book longer, and won't miss deadlines and avoid running out of tasks just because you're too focused on reading. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Read a collection of literature or poetry

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   Skim the table of contents and index. Most anthologies have a clear table of contents to help readers flip through a specific content quickly. Some books also have an index at the end of the book, listing important keywords and terms, and corresponding page numbers next to them.
   • An effective way to read a collection of poems is to choose an article with an interesting title and read it right away instead of reading it from the beginning. You can read this article first and see how you feel, then adjust the way you find your favorite content, leaving parts tedious or unimpressive to the end.

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   Read out of order. Except for poems that are as long as a book (eg Paterson by William Carlos Williams either Iliad by Homer) you can read most poetry collections in any order you want. Skim through the book, stopping at any page containing content that attracts you.
   • Experience reading on your own. Read the book at will instead of simply reading the whole book. You will find that reading is always fresh and full of joy, instead of having to drag through the boring pages and wait for the good part to come.
   • Always stay focused. As you get used to the tone of the book, details that were previously seemingly boring will become interesting, and you will always discover something new.

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   Read books interactively. Live on every page, make it a part of your life by emphasizing the content you love.You will enjoy reading far more than you would dryly analyze the book or just try to read it all at once.
   • Keep track of what you have read. Rewrite page numbers or author names related to your favorite content for easy review later.
   • Use a pencil. If the book is yours, use a pencil to highlight sentences that catch your attention.
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Method 3 of 3: Read the textbook

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   Note. You can read the textbook for fun, but this rarely happens. Most people read textbooks for information, and the textbooks are great sources of information with focused, well-organized, and wide-ranging topics. For maximum effectiveness when reading the textbook, you need to keep a pad of sticky notes on hand.
   • Build a routine. Read each paragraph one after another, stop after each paragraph and record the content of each paragraph. You should only summarize with a few sentences or phrases.
   • Read back what you wrote down. After each reading you will have a record of all the required information. Read it again to make sure you understand the transcript.

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   Read by chapter. In most cases, you don't need to read the entire course from start to finish, but you shouldn't jump from section to section. Whenever you're asked to read something in a book chapter, try to read the entire chapter.
   • Get a deeper understanding of what to read. Reading the entire chapter in sequence will help you put information in a clear context, the content to be read becomes easier to understand and remember.
   • Just skim after completing a chapter. You don't need to reread the entire chapter if you've read it all at once, just read selectively a few passages according to need.

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   Be patient. Most likely, you will only read the textbook while trying to pass the subject. Textbooks are often information-dense and take a lot of brooding, so start reading early and maintain a steady pace after each reading.
   • Schedule a reading date. Schedule a regular schedule a few days a week to read the textbook, which will be a lot easier than cramming all the knowledge before test day.
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Advice

• In some cases, audiobooks may be the right choice - although it's an audiobook's essence that you get to hear others read to you. Audiobooks are book reader recordings used on music playing devices. They're great for replacing printed travel books, or when you want to hear a long, everyday commute to work story.
• When reading the textbook, keep in mind concepts, principles, rules, and more.
• When you have a book and you are unsure whether you like it or not but still want to try reading it, keep in mind that many works will quickly become interesting after the first few pages. If it's past the first 30 pages or chapters and you still don't like it, skip the book.
• If you love a book of a certain genre, such as mystery / thriller, magic, fantasy, trilogy or reality, relax, close your eyes and you will be immersed in that work.
• Try reading other genres. You may be very surprised with your taste!
• When reading a book, you should understand it, visualize the scenery in the book, and drop yourself into the page.

Warning

• Only read books when you're in the right mood. If you are distracted, angry, anxious and unable to focus, you will not be able to absorb the contents of the book and probably will not remember anything the next day.
• Don't forget to return the book. Return books or renew books by the deadline to avoid late charges. (Find your favorite author and always borrow his book first!)