Introduction
Reading is the best way to connect with the world around us, as well as take a mini vacation from reality! Although most students find reading as boring, it has multiple advantages. Reading can make you become a better writer, provide you with new information, and allow you to see different topics from various perspectives.
In this lesson, there will be excerpts that you will read and strategies that will be provided so you can get the most benefit from the texts.
Some things to consider:
Do you UNDERSTAND the reading process?
Can you describe the reading process?
What are some ways that you would better this excerpt?
What are some ways that you could demonstrate comprehension of the texts?
Task
You are to read the information in the text using the strategies of reading. You will then demonstrate that knowledge. I will provide URLs as well as additional resources to help you grasp the concept of effective reading. Keep in mind, critical thinking and analysis is crucial for completion of this assignment! This will help you all with your upcoming project!
Process
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/edgar-allan-poe
Read this article, and follow the reading process strategies:
- Read thoroughly.
- Ask yourself questions
- Determine the type of text it is.
- What POV is the author exhibiting?
- Is there a tone?
- How would you change this article for the better?
- Make connections with what you have read.