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You've heard that reading is good for you, and you think you should do more of it. If you have reading problems or just hate reading, you may not like to read very much. But hey, you're reading this aren't you? Reading gets easier with practice, and it doesn't have to be a chore when you do read.



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    Get recommendations! Ask teachers, librarians, family members, friends etc. what books they recommend you should read.
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    Relate it. This makes reading a lot easier if you can find a book that you can relate to because it's like you're living your life in a book. And your life is interesting right?
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    Schedule and pace yourself. If you "don't have time" to read, try to fit in 10 minutes every day. By the end of the week you may be done. Go at your own pace, but try not to be reading a book forever and ever and ever. Don't put it off.
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    Start with a moderate length. There's no need to dive into a 500-page book.
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    Choose the right genre. there has got to be some book out there for you no matter who you are. Sports, fantasy, sci-fi, fairytale, fiction, love/romance, comedy, historical fiction etc. Remember, you don't have to read fiction.
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    Don't choose something that will be a chore to read because that is boring and will just cause you not to read even more.
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    Try lots of different books. Your library should have thousands of options, and it costs nothing to borrow and return books until you find out what sort of thing you like.
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    Broaden your definition of reading. If a book is too much for you to handle, read a magazine, newspaper, article, or comic book, instead.
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    Try audio books. It's not strictly reading, but if you have vision difficulties or if you are looking to save time, you can take in a story while you drive, do laundry, or get some exercise.

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    • Ask for recommendations.
    • Reading gets easier with practice. If it doesn't get easier, or you're still struggling, get help learning. Also consider having your eyes checked and, if nothing helps, getting evaluated for learning disabilities.
    • Visit your library (school or city).
    • Try reading some nonfiction that is relevant to your life. If you want to try babysitting, read a book about it to learn the details. If you are taking a vacation to another country, read a guide book or history book about your destination.


    • No matter how awful books seem, try not to stop reading for a long period of time. Reading helps English because it helps your comprehension of what you're reading and introduces new words into your vocabulary.
    • Don't get bored with a book. If it's not keeping your attention, try a different book.

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    Categories: Reading Motivation Strategies

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