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What books did you read as a child?
Works
- Goosebumps Series by R. L. Stine.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
- De griezelbus 2 by Paul van Loon.
- The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien.
- The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.
- Among Orangutans: Red Apes and the Rise of Human Culture by Carel van Schaik.
- Seven-Day Magic by Edward Eager.
What must be remembered when reading books?
I summarize below what I think it takes to read with good speed and comprehension.
- Read with a purpose.
- Skim first.
- Get the reading mechanics right.
- Be judicious in highlighting and note taking.
- Think in pictures.
- Rehearse as you go along.
- Stay within your attention span and work to increase that span.
How do you remember a book you read a long time ago?
7 Ways to Retain More of Every Book You Read
- Quit More Books. It doesn’t take long to figure out if something is worth reading.
- Choose Books You Can Use Instantly.
- Create Searchable Notes.
- Combine Knowledge Trees.
- Write a Short Summary.
- Surround the Topic.
- Read It Twice.
What are the most successful childrens books?
The world’s most beloved children’s stories
| Rank | Book |
|---|---|
| 1. | The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince), Antoine de Saint-Exupry (1943) |
| 2. | Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J. K. Rowling (1997) |
| 3. | Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,Lewis Carroll (1865) |
| 4. | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C. S. Lewis (1950) |
How do you understand what you are reading?
7 reading strategies you can use to improve your comprehension skills
- Improve your vocabulary.
- Come up with questions about the text you are reading.
- Use context clues.
- Look for the main idea.
- Write a summary of what you read.
- Break up the reading into smaller sections.
- Pace yourself.
What can you learn from reading?
Research shows that regular reading:
- improves brain connectivity.
- increases your vocabulary and comprehension.
- empowers you to empathize with other people.
- aids in sleep readiness.
- reduces stress.
- lowers blood pressure and heart rate.
- fights depression symptoms.
- prevents cognitive decline as you age.
What is your earliest memory example?
My earliest memory is having my diaper changed by my sister. I was 3 years old. When my sister was born and I got into the elevator with my grandma. Going down the slide at preschool and ignoring my mom when she said it was time to go home.