Reading.

Reading

5 tips for Success.

Tips 3-4

Tip 3: Do Research.

Literary Critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. If you’re having trouble understanding a popular text, do some research and see what knowledgeable sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing Literary critics have written vast numbers of analytical and critical pieces on countless books. if you’re having trouble understanding a particular text, do some research and see what knowledge sources have to say about it. In addition to increasing your comprehension, you’ll also be showing initiative, something teachers always like to see. Always use legitimate and scholarly sources, not condensed study guides.

Tip 4: Use a Dictionary.

Make sure you have access to a dictionary when you’re reading…

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Reading. [Tips.]

Reading

5 Tips for Success

Reading and writing go hand in hand. The better you understand a text the more likely you are to successfully communicate your thoughts about it in writing. So it’s important to develop strong skills in both areas. With that in mind, here’s how to improve your reading comprehension.

Tips 1-2

Tip 1: Annotate.
Be an active reader. Instead of passively reading a text, take notes about important story elements, key factual information and significant ideas in the text.
Tip 2: Note the Author’s Writing Style.
Every author has a purpose, using deliberate methods to successfully relate specific information to the audience. When you’re reading, look for patterns in the author’s writing. For example, you may notice a repetition of key words, phrases, or symbols – or the use of distinct type of sentence structure. Authors employ these writing strategies to help readers comprehend a central argument or theme, so be sure to explore how these techniques create meaning.

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The Power of Study Groups ; Part 2 .

The Power of Study Groups
Part 2

The Benefits of Study Groups

Group study offers other advantages in addition to gaining a deeper understanding of class material. These include the opportunity to: Reinforce note-taking. If your AP Biology notes are unclear, you can ask a member of your study group to fill the gaps. Share talents. Each person brings different strengths, such as organizational skills, the ability to stick to a task or a capacity for memorization.
Cover more ground. Group members may be able to solve a calculus problem together that none would have solved alone.
Benefit from a support system. Members often have common goals, such as good grades. Each person’s work affects the other members supportive of one another. Socialize. It’s more fun to study with others; the give-and-take makes it more interesting. And because it’s more fun, you spend more time studying!

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Part 3 ; How to take College Studying .

How to take College Studying

Part 3

Do the Reading 

You need to do more than just read the chapters you are assigned – you’re expected to understand them thoroughly. Here are some tips:

• ·       Don’t skim. Read all the material carefully.
• ·       Break up difficult assignments into sections you can digest – chapters, subsections or even paragraphs.
• ·       Look up any words that you don’t understand.
• ·       Pause to think about whether you understand the material; ask questions in class about anything that is unclear.
• ·       Take notes instead of highlighting – this makes you think through and rephrase the key points.
• ·       Create a summary sheet of what you learned from each assignment you read.

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