SOMETHING WORTH-SHARING: WHAT MAKES A GOOD READER

I personally think this is something that is possible for students of SMAS to practice.


A good reader...

doesn't use a dictionary. First, they guess the meaning of words from context.
finds the main idea.
reads everyday.
learns new words when reading.
reads many kinds of books.
reads interesting books.
is motivated.
practices reading faster.
doesn't translate into their native language while reading.
ooks at pictures and titles before reading.
learns about the author.
learns about the context.
reads in their free time.
reads many books, magazines, and newspapers.
studies all the time.
sets good goals.
prepares the reading environment to learn.
finds a good place and time to read.
writes questions about the text (what, where, when, why).
is interested in what they're reading.
talks about what they read.
learns the meaning of new vocabulary.
uses a dictionary to learn unknown words.
has patience.
underlines texts as they read.
enjoys reading
makes personal conclusions about the book.
learns prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.
analyzes what they read.
feels the author's feelings and writes about them.
likes to read.

Source: Hyde Hyte