Various Speed Reading Techniques
by Melvin Ng
The ability to speed read is an important skill
in today's world, where - whether we are students
or at work - we are often expected to read hefty
amounts of materials on a daily basis. As a result,
improving your speed reading technique is something
each and every one of us should not only do, but
maintain. What, then, are speed reading techniques?
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READING MATTERS
Do I Have To Read It?
by C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot
Often when I run across a good novel, or even after I've
written an interesting piece, myself; I'll offer the stories
or summaries to my teenagers Usually, their first response
is, "Do I have to read it?" And many times,
I will reply, "No, you don't have to read it, but
I bet you'll find it interesting."
While time has evolved, kids and adults alike, are less
inclined to check into local libraries for literary enjoyment.
As a stark awakening, I find that most children eagerly
seek other forms of entertainment in the forms of multimedia
such as video games, cable television, film and yes -
the Internet, too. While movies, TV, and the Worldwide
Web are phenomenal means of artistic and informational
conveyance, they do not adequately serve the human imagination.
My first real interest into in-depth novels began when
my 5th grade teacher, Mr. Drozdowski introduced our class
to William Shakespeare's play, MacBeth. I found Shakepeare's
works intriguing and viewed his literature as a renewed
breath in poetical, literary expressionism. I further
immersed myself in other literature like the Nancy Drew
series, Jack London's "Call of the Wild," and
Alexandre Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo."
When we pick up a book, we actively engage and submerse
ourselves in the story's plot. Books allow us to conjure
the mind's unlimited imagination. When we read a book,
it enables us to become creative in thought, as we hold
complete power as to what the imagination's eye sees.
Whether it's an evil-looking, Cruella DeVille-type, Lady
Macbeth; or as in Hans Christian Andersen's, 'The Little
Mermaid,' we could invision an impeccable beauty with
long, flowing aquamarine hair. The mind's eye is infinite.
Today, we virtually have the world at our fingertips.
If you are ready to dive into fantasy, sci-fi, drama,
philosophy, heroism, suspense, mystery or whatever interests
you, there is a world of literature that will not only
open your eyes, but will pull you into its characters,
its sorrows and laughter...and sometimes, it may even
make you believe in fairytales!
If you haven't done so already, visit your local library
or bookstore and get ready for the thrill of your life!
It's waiting for you now.
©Do I have to Read it?
by C. Bailey-Lloyd
aka. LadyCamelot
Public Relations' Director &
Staff Writer
www.HolisticJunction.com
www.MediaPositiveRadio.com
About the Author
C. Bailey-Lloyd
aka. LadyCamelot
Public Relations' Director &
Staff Writer
www.HolisticJunction.com
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