How do I force myself to read a textbook?

Spark a passion for reading: 15 ways to motivate daily reading…

1. Boost motivation, and you’ll boost reading.
2. Read aloud.
3. Increase text variety.
4. Make time for reading.
5. Dispel the “good reader” myth.
6. Believe every child will read.
7. Keep reading aloud.
8. Provide the just-right level of challenge.

What to do when you don’t understand your textbook?

How to Do It

1. Read the introduction and reflect. Any nonfiction article or book will have an introductory section that gives an overview of the main points.
2. Look at the sub-headings.
3. Read the summary and reflect.
4. Read the material.
5. Take notes.
6. Watch for lists.
7. Look up words you don’t understand.
8. Keep on plugging through.

How can I get in the mood to read?

How to Get Into a Reading Mood

1. Light a fire.
2. Try a different genre than your normal reads.
3. Read some book reviews for the book at which you’re looking.
4. Stand before the bookshelf and take in its glory.
5. Try an audio book.
6. Remember the reason you bought the book.
7. Read 30 minutes before bed.

Why is it so hard to read a textbook?

Textbooks tend to be dense, so you may have to read the same passage three or four times before you comprehend it. They are sometimes poorly designed, which can lead to avoidance and difficulty following the learning points. Textbooks are meant to be amplified by instructors, exercises, and discussion, as well.

How do you absorb a textbook?

10 tips to absorb a textbook like a sponge

1. Flip through each page of a chapter — glance over it.
2. Go through the questions at the end of the chapter.
3. Go through all the bold Bold prints.
4. First and last sentence of each paragraph.
5. Repetition is the mother of learning.