Sidath's+Reading+Page!

media type="custom" key="6296975" Hello, my name is Sidath and this is my reading page. I just LOVE to read and it is one of the best recreational activities I do. What are your favourite books? 1. 39 Clues 2. Diary of a Wimpy kid 3. Harry Potter 4. Naruto 5. Tin-Tin 6. ‘Just’ series
 * 1. How would you describe your self as a reader?**

I read every single night, no matter what I have had that day. I normally read for 30 minutes to one hour a day. Reading is one of my favourite ways to relax and unwind from a full day’s work of stress.
 * How often do you read?**

I like reading action or mstery books. They are really fun to read and I enjoy them a lot. The ones I have read gives me the sense that I am actually at the scene which makes reading more enjoyable. The one I love the best is humour. It is so fun to read and it makes me really happy when I read a funny scene.
 * What do you enjoy reading?**

I like to read on my bed. It is comfortable and I will not easily get distracted.
 * Where do you like to read?**


 * Describe or include a picture if your ideal reading space…**



What does your inner voice say? It likes to say things like: “This is an awesome book! Oh wait, I forgot that section. Must…read…more…. OOOOOO! Cookies!
 * 2. What happens in your head as you read?**

I normally do not have inner conversations as I like to concentrate on my book as much as possible. When I do, I normally forgot later as I think it is not important to remember.
 * What inner conversations do you have while you are reading?**

Some of the only distractions I face are when my sister puts the T.V WAY too loud. Or when she is talking to me when I really want to ignore her. Or when she tries to distract me on purpose, which I think is ALL the time.
 * Do you face any difficulties or distractions? Explain.**

Name them. Us our class charts to help you. Some of the stratergies we use are: When you find a hard word, you jot them down onto a piece of paper then later on in the day, you can find out what the word means. Also if there is a part of a paragraph you cannot understand, then try to re-read it until you can make sense of it. If that does not work, then have a rest, relax for a while then get straight back into reading. That will help you focus more easily.
 * 3. What are some of the stratergies you use when breaking down meanings?**

Well it is very simple to use these because they are so simple. Dictionary meanings: Step one: When you find a hard word in a book, all you have to do is to write it down. Step two: After writing it down, you can check the word up in a dictionary or thesaurus. Then you are donw for the stratergy to check a word in the dictioanry. Step one: When you find a section of a piece of writing you do not understand, go back to the start and re-read it. Step two: If you still do not understand the section, then put the book down and relax for a while. After relaxing for a while, you can go back to the book and start reading the book again. The relaxation period helps loosen up the brain and makes it less stressful.
 * Explain how to use this stratergy:**
 * Re-read stratergy:**

Well, if the place I am reading in is not quiet and I get disturbed often, I go to a quiet place where I can relaxfully read in quiet. If I am distracted easily like for example: When I think that when I get home, I MUST play Left For Dead 2, I just think about it for a while. Then after a couple of minutes, I then forget about what I am thinking about then I can continue reading. It is a good thing to have sticky notes. They can help you a lot and after you have finished a book, you can look back onto your sticky notes and sa things like: “Hey….I know what happens after that part!” “I still do NOT understand what has happened….”
 * 4. Include some stratergies that worked.**

When reading a book, try to choose one that you are comfortable with and you like. Do not get a book like Twilight if you cannot concentrate for long periods. If you cannot concentrate for long periods then break them up into little sessions of reading so it is more flexable and more time efficient. Try not to get distracted with things around you. If you can or do get distracted, the best thing you can do is to go to another, quiet place.
 * 5. Tips Section.**

I have learned that in reading this semester that there IS and inner voice. I normally just ignore the voice when I read but now I can hear it. It can get annoying a lot of times because I REALLY like reading. It can just be so distracting most of the time.

With the tips I have written up and there are probably way more than the ones I have written up, you can be very successful in reading because it helps you concentrate and focus. Maybe after reading you can play a full-night marathon of games. Just remember, reading helps you and you can achieve a lot with it like games.