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Your professor or teacher should provide a course calendar for the readings. Make sure to complete the required readings before each class. Reading for an English class will take time and concentration, so set aside a few hours to read thoroughly and carefully so you're prepared for discussion or tests. Choose a quiet place that is free from distractions to read. If you have trouble concentrating for long stretches, then break the reading into sections. Read a small section each day and this should help you to comprehend more of what you read. For example, if you have a 60-page reading to complete over the next 3 days, break it up into 3 sections and read 20 pages per day. The texts you will be reading for your college-level English course may include words you have never seen before. Write these words down in your notebook and look up their definitions. Write out the definitions so that you will remember them for the next time you encounter those words. Your professor or teacher may even ask the class if anyone knows what a word means. Raising your hand and reciting the definition is a great way to set yourself apart. while you read. As you read, keep a pen or pencil handy and underline, circle, and star words, phrases, or entire sections that seem important to you. You can also write comments and questions in the margins of the text as you read. For example, you can look for the main idea in each paragraph, and underline it. If you come across a paragraph that is confusing, you might write a question to indicate what you find confusing about it in the margin. It might be hard to get into some of the texts you will read for an English class, so try to find ways to enjoy them more. Some options for making reading for your English class more fun include: Watching a film adaptation of a book or play after you finish it. Researching the author and any controversies associated with the book or essay. Read book reviews or scholarly articles on topics that interest you.
Complete the assigned readings on time. Break up longer readings to improve your comprehension. Look up any words in the readings that you don't understand. Take notes Look for ways to gain a deeper appreciation of what you are reading.