Reading faster
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This chapter discuss some topics related
learning to read faster , statement of problem, purpose of reading, how we
read, advantages and disadvantages in learning to read faster, and the
definition of key success to know about these, the research wants to explain on
by one.
A. Background
of Study
Students
must have the ability to look at and get the meaning of written text, that is
called reading skill. Reading, which belongs to receptive skill, can be defined
as a process whereby one looks at and understands what has been written
(Williams, 1999: 2).
It means that, when someone reads, he looks at
something written and tries to get the meaning to understand it. Because of
that reading is very important to be taught to the student. We need to know
about what the paragraph when we want to understand about our reading.
It's also a skill that most of us take for granted by
the time we reach the age of 12. After all, it seems that if we can read and
comprehend textbooks, then, surely, we must be good readers? Given the time
that reading consumes in our daily lives, it may be a skill that we can, and
should, improve.
There are many
other strategies that you can use to improve your reading, as well as your
comprehension. See our articles review techniques to learn
how to improve your reading retention. That is, how long you remember the
information you're reading. Also, having the right information is just as
important as knowing how to read it. Learn how to gather information more
effectively in our article, Information Gathering. As well
as this, you may want to work through our read smarter.
A. The
Statement of Problems
1)
What is the definition of reading?
2) How
are the students gotten learning to read faster?
3) How
is the students’ ability with a good reading?
4) What
are advantages and disadvantages learn in reading faster?
C.
The Objective of Study
1) To
know the definition of reading.
2) To
describe the students’ responses in learning to read faster.
3) To
know how the students’ ability in reading faster.
4) To
know advantages and disadvantages learn in reading faster.
CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
A.
Definition
of Reading
Talk about reading, on will agree that
it is the most essential tool in learning to read faster. Reading is quite a complex skill. Previously,
scientists believed that when you read, both of your eyes focused on a
particular letter in a word. Recent research shows this isn't the case.
Scientists now
believe that each of your eyes lock onto a different letter at the same time,
usually two characters apart. Your brain then fuses these images together to
form a word. This happens almost instantaneously, as we zip through pages and
pages of text.
B.
Responses to be Success in Learning to Read Faster
Knowing the
"how" of reading faster is only the first step. You have to practice
it to get good at it. Here are some tips that will help you break poor reading
habits and master the speed reading skills discussed above.
- Practice – you have to use your skills on a
regular basis. It took you several years to learn to read, and it will
take time to improve your reading skills.
- Choose easy material to start with – when you
begin speed reading, don't use a challenging textbook. Read something like
a novel or travel-writing, which you can understand and enjoy with a quick
once-over.
- Speed read appropriately – not everything you
read lends itself to read faster.
- Legal documents, the draft annual report, or even
the letter you receive from a loved one in the mail - these are better
read in their entirety, sub-vocalizations and all.
- If you need to understand the message completely,
memorize the information, discuss it in detail, analyze it thoroughly, or
simply enjoy the
C. The
students’ Ability in Reading Faster
1. Use a Pointer
Your eyes don’t actually stay fixed in one spot. They are
frequently making brief twitches away from your center of focus to gather more
information. These movements are called saccades and they represent the first
tool novice readers can use to read faster.
Normally, when your eye twitches away, it must relocate in
its previous position. Unfortunately, when you read, this position is
constantly moving. Saccades (and just general distractions) cause you to slow
down as you must search for your current reading position. The solution is to use
a pointer.
2.
Speed Reading Is About Control, Not Speed
The way speed reading is often presented because it makes
the skill seem to be only about increasing your top speed. As a result, many
people are quick to judge that people can’t physically process more information
or point out that comprehension goes down while speed reading.
A pointer helps with control because instead of just using
your eyes, you can physically move your hand to adjust your reading speed. If
you move your hand faster, you will be forced to read faster. Also, if you slow
your pointer down, your reading will slow. This kind of control allows you to
carefully read confusing or important sections of text and go faster through
obvious text or pieces of fluff.
3.
Read without Sub vocalizing
When
most people first learned to read, they spoke the words aloud. “Jill goes up
the hill,” each word being pronounced earnestly by the young student.
Eventually, you graduate from speaking aloud because it slows your reading
speed. However, most people still vocalize the words inside their head, “Jill
goes up the hill,” silently repeated in our minds.
Sub vocalization isn’t always a bad thing. It helps us understand and follow
a narrative. Just realize it isn’t strictly necessary for comprehension.
Just as most people can understand sentence, most people don’t need to grasp
every single word to get the meaning of a sentence.
4.
Active Reading
Most
people read passively, that is reading a book hoping the information will
strike them across the forehead and declare, “Learn Me!” This is a fine
practice when you’re just reading for sheer entertainment, but what if your
reading serves a specific purpose?
Speed
reading requires active reading. That means, instead of just assuming the
information will jump out at you, you become an inquisitive, seeking animal.
Before you start reading, prime your mind by asking what you’re hoping to get
out of your reading session. Even if you aren’t 100% sure of what you’ll learn,
this priming exercise allows your brain to notice relevant details more
quickly.
Active
reading also means stopping to think about what your reading, as you read it.
Stopping to think may not sound like much of a speed reading tactic. It’s not,
but it is a smart-reading tactic that everyone should employ. If you find
something interesting, pause either to reflect or even note the information in
your book.
5.
Know When to Slow Down
As
I mentioned in key 2, speed reading is about control, not just speed. Many
people I’ve talked to after introducing them to speed reading brag about how
quickly they dashed through a book. But, these same people later confess that
they remember little about what they read.
D.
Advantages of Speed Reading
Many people read at an average rate of 250 words per
minute. This means that an average page in a book or document would take you
1-2 minutes to read.
However, imagine if you could double your rate to 500
words per minute. You could zip through all of this content in half the time.
You could then spend the time saved on other tasks, or take a few extra minutes
to relax and de-stress.
Another important advantage of speed reading is that
you can better comprehend the overall structure of an argument. This leads to a
"bigger picture" understanding, which can greatly benefit your work
and career.
E. Disadvantages to read faster
1. Poor Concentration
If you've tried to read while the TV is on, you'll
know how hard it is to concentrate on one word, let alone on many sentences
strung together. Reading has to be done in an environment where external
distractions are kept to a minimum.
To improve your concentration as you read, stop multitasking while reading, and remove any distractions. This is
particularly important, because when you use the techniques of chunking blocks
of words together and ceasing to sub-vocalize you may find that you read
several pages before you realize you haven't understood something properly.
Pay attention to "internal distractions" as
well. If you're rehashing a heated discussion, or if you're wondering what to
make for dinner, this will also limit your ability to process information.
Sub-vocalization actually forces your brain to attend
to what you're reading, and that's why people often say that they can read and
watch TV at the same time. To become an efficient reader, you need to avoid
this.
2. Inefficient Eye Motion
Slow readers tend to focus on each word, and work
their way across each line. The eye can actually span about 1.5 inches at a
time, which, for an average page, encompasses four or five words. Related to
this is the fact that most readers don't use their peripheral vision to see
words at the ends of each line.
To overcome this, "soften" your gaze when
you read – by relaxing your face and expanding your gaze, you'll begin to see
blocks of words instead of seeing each word as distinct unit. As you get good
at this, your eyes will skip faster and faster across the page.
When you get close to the end of the line, let your
peripheral vision take over to see the last set of words. This way you can
quickly scan across and down to the next line.
CHAPTER
III
CLOSING
- Conclusion
Learning to read faster is a skill
that can be learned. It mostly involves breaking poor habits that you may have
developed since you learned to read. Simply becoming a faster reader isn't the
point, either – you want to become a more efficient reader.
There are some great techniques that
you can use when practicing speed reading, including reading blocks of words,
and breaking the habit of sub-vocalization.
Whichever techniques you apply, you
must always be aware of the purpose of your reading and decide whether speed
reading is the most appropriate approach. When applied correctly and practiced
diligently, speed reading can significantly improve your overall effectiveness,
as it frees up precious time and allows you to work more efficiently in other
areas.
REFERENCES
Ask.metafilter.com
www.wikihow.com/read
faster
www.mindtools.com/speedrd.html
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