Five reading myths

1.myth

2.plug the gaps

3.

Main ideas of each paragragh

Myth1

There is no need to every word.

Does every word have actual meaning?

Myth2

Reading once is not enough. Determine the main idea and identify the parts that need careful reading.

Many college students fell that something must be wrong with their brain power if they must read a textbook chapter more than once.

Confused:To be sure, there are students for whom one exposure to an idea in a basic course is enough, but they either have read extensively or have an excellent background or a high degree of interest in the subject.

Myth3

It's OK to skip some

Don't feel guilty about it!!!!

some books are to be nibbled and tasted, some are to be swallowed whole, and a few need to be thoroughly chewed and digested no matter how trivial the content.

Myth4

Speed has nothing to do with comprehension

Don't question your brain, or it will be distracted.

Myth5

Your brain instead of your eyes.