GED Reading…How Do You Get to Be a Better Reader?
Reading is one of the skills the GED measures most. You have to read to take the test… and if reading is hard for you, the GED tests for reading, writing, social studies, science—and even math—are going to be hard. So, what do you do to become a better reader?
There are lots of things you can do to become a better reader. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Learning Centre has some great advice online to help you read better… Click the links to read the advice on:
How Do You Become a Better Reader?
Evaluating How Much You Have Improved in Reading
Improving Reading Speed<–Faster reading will give you more time to think about questions on the GED!
Reading for Main Points <–The GED will ask questions about main ideas or main points in the readings.
Reading for Specific Information <–This is really helpful to find answers fast on the GED tests!
Reading Critically <–A lot of GED questions…the critical thinking questions that ask you to evaluate or analyze…ask you to use this skill.
How to Enjoy Reading <–This is the best worksheet. The more you enjoy reading, the more you’ll read… and you’ll become a better reader without even trying, by doing something you enjoy.
Here’s another great idea… Goodreads is a website where you can contact friends. Everyone who’s on the site lists books they’ve read or want to read or are reading right not. You can say whether you liked or didn’t like a book, and why. You can look and see what your friends think of different books, start a book club, or even contact an author. This is a great way to start enjoying reading with your friends and classmates!
Good luck with your GED reading! Chao!
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August 10th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
[...] Reading is an important skill for the GED. You have to read to take the test… and if reading is hard for you, the GED tests for reading, writing, social studies, science—and even math—are going to be hard. So, how do you get to be a better reader? Maria gives you some advice and resources for improving your reading… [...]