I often hear my students provide the disgruntled groan when asked to read something for class. It is not out of disrespect or angst directed toward me. It is, I think, because we have become a society that views reading as a chore. It asks us to engage with a text--not in a shallow or quick manner--but in a manner that asks us to make a commitment. We need to pay attention to our words. Not just the meaning either, but what they say, how they say it, what order they fall in, and to whether or not they are used out of context. Additionally, we have to look at the figurative language, punctuation and the time period of the text. All of this attention to detail begs us to engage. We cannot be passive. We must pay attention!!!
1. Point out and explain one of his main points about reading critically.
2. What do you need to do as a reader in order to read more critically?
3. Why do you love to read, or why do you hate to read? Explain!
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When we read literary works, they're made to be interpreted, read in between the lines, and examined for what they are. think of it like a mystery, no one ever solved one simply by saying this is hard, why can't you just give me the answer? That's not the point of literature, that would be like not making you figure anything out with science. In order to figure out what something is more effectively, just accept that you're stuck in school for the time being and just get it over with by working through with it, you're a student, its your job, and one day you'll be free to pursue what you want, but maybe this will be interesting for you when you actually examine and indulge the material. I love to read simply because of the doors it opens for me in my mind, I form designs in my head, reading is my inspiration so long as the text isn't unbearable, and in the end, I had an experience that will continue to influence my philosophy for the rest of my life. At least it happened, and I get to have more memories to add to the overall human experience.
Eric.S 3rd period
One of John Green's points about reading critically is that it helps the reader understand the lives of other people. It also helps us understand the characters better and connect with them, making the reading experience more enjoyable.
To read more critically, I should take my time when reading and THINK about what I am reading, not just say, "Oh this is a nice story!" To really look at the story and think about events, characters, and patterns would help me out.
I love to read and always really have. I do like finding characters that relate to me, but mainly I love reading because, it is an escape from reality: the duties I have to fulfill, the homework I procrastinated on and still am, etc. It sounds cliche, but I really like the escape it provides.
1. One of John Green's points in his video about reading critically was that you can have a fuller understanding of the lives of others and your own. You can look into your readings and the readings of others and understand where they are coming from better.
2. What not just me but all of us as readers should try to look more in depth into a story and try to understand where the reader is coming from. Look more closely into the emotion of a story and you may make a connection with our own lives.
3. Honestly I hate reading. I always found it as a chore even in grade school. The ONLY book I read cover-to-cover was The Hunger Games. It was a pretty good book and yes i did get into the story and look into the emotion, but if I don't like the first chapter I won't finish it.
-Megan Chiara 4/5
1)Reading critically allows you to live through the book and have a conversation with the author. You may pick out symbols that the author may not even intended. This makes you think harder about what you`re reading and you can share your own stories by having some back up from other writers.
2) While reading critically i need complete silence. Without silence i get very easily distracted and don`t remember much from what i read. When reading in silence i take in the book more and think more about it and what it means.
3)I love to read when the books are realistic. I am not a fan of unrealistic movies there for i feel the same about books. I like to hear real life stories and most of all mystery novels.
One of John Green's points about reading critically is that it helps us have a fuller understanding of lives other than our own which will help us be more empathetic. Reading critically and attentively can give you the tools to share your own story with more precision.
I get distracted very easily when I read. I have a hard time reading in general if I don’t have complete silence. I can focus on a book more with a quiet environment and appreciate it’s meaning.
I’m not a big fan or reading books. I only like to read if I find a book that is appealing to me. Most books we read in school are boring and must be read in a certain time frame because we get tested on them. To me that is a hassle. If I can read a book of my own choosing on my own time I will be satisfied.
K.Monkowski 1*
This man talks at a rate that I've never heard before, it is unnatural..
Reading critically helps you develop the skills to understand other people's lives and situations other than the ones you've gone through.
How should I read more critically?? Figures you ask a question of me I can't find an answer to. Perhaps when I read I should pay more attention to punctuation, I never think about how a sentence. Also when I read I only pay attention to what the words are and and their referring to, not where they are placed.
I love to read and ill always finish my books however I'm a very picky reader. I only read books that I wish my life could be like. I read because I occasionally like to imagine my life differently.
Courtney Muller 7/8
John Green advocates the importance of the written language because it shows how you can develop fulfillment in yourself, see how people lived through time, and what people have experienced. He supports the importance of this by saying that “… if I were to talk to you in another language, I would be placing a barrier” This doesn’t simply go with the language that is used by means of cultural background, but diction and symbols, as well.
As a reader I need to know my author, understand the time period that the writing came from, and know that whether or not the author put a certain symbol in a book; it does not matter. By understanding these three concepts, I will be able to think critically in most of the literature that I read.
Before any true knowledge can be discovered, one must look to the sphere of knowledge that humans have already created. I enjoy reading because it gives me a new perspective. It gives me a new conversation with a new person (the author) and allows me to grow a new branch of creativity. Whether it’s reading Dostoevsky or reading about Great Expectations everything gives me a new perspective on the human condition, the psyche, and how people lived back then.
1) John Green talks about reading critically, actually examining text and understanding what your reading to the fullest which inhances the reading experience.
2) to read more critcally i should examine and take a step back thinking about what was actually read and understanding it to its fullest instead of getting little details
3) i have never liked reading nothing against it i feel though as now a days the way society is reading something that could take days could be found on the internet or actually getting the images and seeing the storyline take place like movies. reading isnt as highly regarded as it used to be.
1. on of the points John Green's points about reading critically is that you could have a better understanding of what the author is saying if you just apply yourself to what you are reading and insted of acting like reading is a chore you should actually induldge and become an active reader.
2. Also what you need to do to become a more critically reader you need to become more active like John Green was implying and actually take the time to mark up what sticks out at you and what you feel is important.
3. Reading is probably one of my least prioritys because i just never found it to be enjoyable also i could never really as they say 'get into it' and i know that i have a very shot attention span and i get very distracted but i just never saw the importance of reading.Not saying that i cannot read i just don't think of it as entertainment.
John Green says that reading is always an act of imagining that you are someone else. He also says that reading is about the reader, not the author. In this way a story is interpreted differently every time it is read. This is why reading is so important. It is an act of empathy that can only be experienced through reading.
I personally need to be able to analyze and pick up on archetypes and symbolism the first time I read something. Whenever I read a book I tend to get caught up the story and miss the subliminal messages and sometimes the true theme of the book until someone points something out to look for.
I usually like reading for the story. I love getting lost in a story and truly feeling like I 'm one with the character. However, usually I appreciate a book so much more after I catch all of the symbols and deeply analyze the text. I feel like I truly understand the author's purpose once I completely understand the language and purpose of the writing.
A point he made is how reading critically helps people understand the lives of other people. It helps us understand fully what the author is saying.
I need to take my time and not try to skim through the book to get it done as soon as i can. When something is said that stands out think about it.
I don't like reading book because they always take to long to get interesting to me and i end up falling asleep. If its a video game i enjoy it a whole lot more. The game draws me into it keeping my attention and i read what the story of the game is about. They are like interactive books to me.
One of John Green's main points about reading critically reading is that we get a better understanding of how other people live and what they think and feel. It makes us try and relate and connect to other characters while reading and try and understand their perspective.
What I need to do as a reader to read more critically is to actually make sure I understand what I'm reading. Sometimes when I'm reading I start to think about other things and three pages later I have no idea what's going on or what I just read. I need to focus more and really think about what I'm doing.
I only like to read books that are interesting and something I actually want to read. The only books i have fully read were The Hunger Games and Tuesday's with Morrie. I enjoyed both of those books because they were intersting and easy to read. Other than that I hate reading.
John Green makes the point that as we read more critically the more we begin to learn about the character and connect and learn from them and their choices, decisions, feelings in the text. As a reader I feel that I need to read a little slower and re-read parts that I don't completely understand to get the full effect of the text. Honestly I don't like to read because I feel that it is boring and I would much rather play outside or be with friends or play video games. I don't think books are evil because I have mildly enjoyed some books, but they just don't please me as much as other things.
Steven z
John Green makes the point that as we read more critically the more we begin to learn about the character and connect and learn from them and their choices, decisions, feelings in the text. As a reader I feel that I need to read a little slower and re-read parts that I don't completely understand to get the full effect of the text. Honestly I don't like to read because I feel that it is boring and I would much rather play outside or be with friends or play video games. I don't think books are evil because I have mildly enjoyed some books, but they just don't please me as much as other things.
Steven z
1. One of John Green's points is that it helps the reader to understand other people better. It also gives you an idea of the characters and making reading more fun.
2.What i need to do is pay attention more to the details and the main problem in the story instead of just skimming through.
3. At times i love to read only if the story is really interesting like if it has to do with current main problems and realistic stories. At most times i hate to read because they really dont catch my eye as much as i thought they would.
Breanna Hartory 4/5
1. One of John Green's main points about reading critically is that a writers use of literary devices was not meant to be used for our teachers to torture us, it is meant to make you smarter and broaden your horizons. It is meant to have us look more critically into a piece. It is meant to give the reader a fuller understanding of the lives of others so that we in return, may better share our stories and life with others.
2. As a reader, I need to slow down when reading. When I am reading a book that isn't been read solely for my enjoyment, I tend to try to race through it. I want it to be over and done with. I need to take my time and try to enjoy it as much as possible so that I can be a more critical reader.
3. I love to read as long as I choose the book and the timeframe in which it is read. When the book titles and timeframe are dictated to me, I have no desire to read the book whatsoever. I read what I want when I want to, otherwise the enjoyment, for me at least, is lost.
One of John Green's points about reading critically is that it gives a "fuller understanding of lives other than your own." He says this because it explains that when you read, you are reading another person's thoughts. People generally give their own opinions of other people's thoughts which makes you learn how to be more "empathetic" towards people.
As a reader i need to learn to simply enjoy and indulge myself in what I am reading. Reading is like a chore and it shouldn't be. Reading is a more defined movie essentially and movies are entertaining. Therefor, I need to start treating books as a movie.
I really do not like reading. When a book turns into the movie I have absolutely no interest in enjoying both. Movies are quick and easy to take in. Books are prolonged and take up much more time. I wish I could get myself to enjoy reading more, but I just can't get reading to spark my interest.
My favorite point that he made was when he said, “the author is not that important”. Even if the symbol doesn’t represent what the author wanted it to, it doesn’t matter. What matters is the importance that the reader gives to any part of the literature. The book doesn’t exist for the benefit of the author but for your benefit as a reader. To read more critically I think that I just need to focus. Sometimes I catch myself thinking about other things and if that happens I need to go back and re-read. I love to read because it gets me thinking. A book is the best thing to help you understand different people with different perspectives.
One of John greens main points of this video was to explain to us that authors use figurative language, similes, metaphors, ect. not to confuse us or make us search their text but instead to communicate the complexity of human emotion. He explains how we must learn to understand how to interpret these things to better communicate and understand each other.
As a reader i personally need to work on balancing looking at the text as a whole and by little pieces. When i analyze literature i tend not to take in the whole meaning, also the opposite when i am reading as a whole, i usually fail to read in-between the lines as well.
I absolutely love to read. Though reading something i do not enjoy is hard for me. I have always loved reading for the simple reason that it takes the reader out of their world and into a completely different one constructed by the author. Picking a book up to me has always been the equivalence to stepping through a portal into another world.
mckenna valasek 7-8
Green says to read critically because you will not only have a better understanding of the story but you will have a better understanding of lives other than your own, help you to be more empathetic, and reading critically can allow you to write your own stories with more precision as he says in his rant. For me to read more critically, I need to understand the literary devices such as metaphor, simile, iambic pentameter... Yes, I know what they are but with so many literary devices, it can be hard to pick them up. I like reading when the literature is set up as a story like Crime and Punishment, The Great Gatsby, and To Have and Have Not. These stories have literary devices and archetypes to make them interesting. Most of the time, I do not like reading, I tend to put it off... But there are stories that spark my interests.
-Erica Jacks
1. One of his main points about reading is how it will benefit everyone in every profession because it teaches you better communication techniques and more clear and accurate way to express your ideas and feelings by example through authors who have one of the most challenging tasks of communicating deep emotion to people who cannot hear their voice or see them or even be in the same place or time period as the author. He means that good communication is important and useful in all aspects of life not just reading and writing.
2. I need to work on deeper analysis of symbolism while I read. I have trouble analyzing the piece as I am reading but start after I finish reading. The problem for me is I do not appreciate some pieces until they are over because I do not look for symbols while I am reading.
3. I do not usually like reading because I do see it as only a chore. I see reading as just another task I am required to complete for school, I since it does involve a lot of deep thinking, I find other, less mentally taxing, activities to do in my free time, most of the time. I am in the habit of only reading when I need to, and a lot of times I do not enjoy the things I am required to read, so I do not view reading as something really great.
John points out that when we read it helps us learn about other people.
2. I need to pay attention more when i read and pay attention to the small details.
3. I hate reading. To me reading is a hard thing for me to do because i have no attention spand for it. I also hate to read because it takes up to much time to do as well.
1. One of johns point is to read critically and examine everything that you are reading and understand fully what you are reading. (Like when I read anthem I used these methods).
2. To read more critcally I feel that time is an important factor and also silence is needed becuase anything can be a distraction during reading too.
3.I hate to read beacuse it just bores me and also i have no intrest in reading at all.
1. One of johns point is to read critically and examine everything that you are reading and understand fully what you are reading. (Like when I read anthem I used these methods).
2. To read more critcally I feel that time is an important factor and also silence is needed becuase anything can be a distraction during reading too.
3.I hate to read beacuse it just bores me and also i have no intrest in reading at all.
One of the points John Green makes in the video is that reading critically gives you a better understanding of things. When you read you get a better understanding of not only the characters, but people in your life, or even your own life.
When I read I never truly get into the story, I need to focus more when I'm reading and actually understand what's really going on in the story.
I hate reading. I didn't like to read as a child either. he only books I ever get into are ones that have a movie that goes along with it because then I can compare the two.
One of the main points about reading critically is to pay attention to the techniques the author uses to communicate human experiences. By this he means if you analyze the literary devices that are in texts it will give you a greater understanding for that text. As a reader you need to not only read the text on the pages in a book, but to read the emotions and the hidden messages in order to understand what the author was trying to say. I hate to read because im a very literal person and when im reading i take what the author says word for word and i struggle to find hidden meanings which makes understanding some books very difficult.
1. John Green states that reading critically will basically open doors of opportunity to learn more about those around us, those who came before us, and we learn more about ourselves. In other words, a person will learn more about the world and life in general and will develop a trained, educated mind simply by reading.
2. I can start reading critically by really engaging with the book. This means pay attention and write, underline, highlight, circle, or simply mark the text wherever an idea stands out.
3. I love to read. I love reading because it is considered a mental exercise that trains your mind to think critically and picture images on your own. Reading forces the reader to travel to new, unexplored territories and ideas. Reading helps the mind to analyze, describe, and relate to ideas, words, and images not as simplistically portrayed as movies and music do.
1. Reading critically helps us understand other peoples' lives instead of our own. We understand ourselves more than anyone else and you won't learn much about how the world works if you don't take a crack at figuring out other people. It gives you a new perspective that helps you understand the world and yourself better.
2. I guess I just need to think deeper about what I'm reading. I have a tendency to read things at face values and then am at a loss for words when people start mentioning boatloads of deeper meaning stuff in class that I didn't pick up on.
3. Reading is just okay for me. School has taught me to not like it to some extent due to "read a book for school" meaning "read a book for school and annotate it". That just kills the experience for me sometimes. We may pay attention during sporting events, video games and films, but we aren't patiently sitting there taking notes on them. Books are the only form of entertainment that I'm required to elaborate what is happening and that makes it hard for me to become absorbed. Though if I do manage to come across a book that I like on my own time, don't annotate it, and enjoy it, I will end up devouring it in a very short time. Pictures also help.
One of his points about reading critically was that it helps make literature timeless. If you can draw the connections and see the deeper, some times more human aspects of a piece of fiction then it will help you get a sense of place. His example was the Great Gatsby, which takes place ~100 years ago, but it still has so much impact today. It wears its metaphors on its sleeve, and for good reason. The green light is such an astounding and easy to pick up symbol, it can be recognized by anybody, regardless of when you read it. 1925 or 2025, doesn't matter.
Personally, I don't think there's anything else I can do at this point. I've been reading for 15 years, and for the last 10, it's been roughly the same. I've always been very posthaste and analytical when it comes to books. Or anything, for that matter.
It's kind of shameful to admit, but escapism. Actually, scratch that, no shame here. I don't care. I like to read novels and comic books. I play video games. I watch a ton of movies and TV shows. It doesn't bother me. Real life gets boring. Stories allow for you to get transported somewhere else. Be anything, do anything, skies the limit. I think the book that really encapsulates this point for me is Ender's Game. That book is a pure power fantasy. Ender can basically be reduced to the archetypal "ragged youth successful against all odds." Orson Scott Card (the author) gave every teenage boy the ability to live vicariously through this proto-god of a human being. Now is that a bad thing? No, I love Ender's Game, and that's why I said I feel no shame in admitting that I read books for escapism. It's why people read comic books or play D&D. Sometimes the stuff going on in the books is way more interesting than what's going on in the real world.
The critical reading really help a reader understand the book alot more with living the world of the book. If you understand the boom better and can see I in your eyes it will make you enjoy a book better
Slower reading will slow a reader to pick up on this he or she might of slimed over if they were reading to fast. Also alows you to see the book in your mind alot better making a picture in your head.
I hate to read. I never liked it. I think it's a waste of time and I feel that I could be doing something better with my time is my opinion. Also I like watching it in movies. But not read book
1. One point that John Green points out about reading critically is it helps us understand other peoples lives. It helps us to be able to connect and feel for others.
2. What I need to do to read more critically is to focus more into the story. I'll read and will get distracted so when I read the words it doesn't stick in to my head
3.I love to read because of the feeling I get when I read. If I have a bad day I can open up a book and enter a world entirely different. I can get so into the book I feel as if I am one of the characters in it. i love reading because in that short bit of time I have to read some it can entirely change my mood from what it was before
One of John's points is that reading helps us to understand lives other than our own. This may help us to connect to what that person is going/went through with what has happened or is happening in our own lives, so we may be able to sympathize and enjoy reading better.
In order to read more critically, I think it's just important to really pay attention to what you're reading. This way you can focus on what's really going on instead of being like, "Huh, that was pretty cool how he go shot in the back," we could be like, "It's kind of weird how he fell in the pool, what could that mean?" (and yes, I am referring to The Great Gatsby). Just paying attention allows us connect to the story and get more out of it.
I have never been the most enthusiastic reader, but when I have read, I do enjoy it because it allows my imagination to take over to take me to new and amazing places that don't even exist on Earth. I can create what I want and how I want and imaging the story playing out in my head like a movie is a wonderful experience for me.
1. He points out that when reading critically you have to interpret what you read.
2. When reading I need to focus more on literary devices.
3. I like reading because to me reading is an escape. I block out the craziness of the world when i read and it is also a means of solidness. Everything in my life seems to be constantly changing and for a while i was moving a lot and when i moved in with my mom after my dad passed away books never change. They stay the same when everything else seems to change
He pointed out that reading critically can help us to understand peoples feelings, their lives, and what they're trying to portray. As a reader you should know thee words they use, if not the reader needs to look it up because it could be hinting at a feeling or any detail. If you don't read closely you could miss importnt details to the story. I love reading. I don't like the stories picked out for class with the exception of The Hunger Games. I love getting suggestions but I don't like reading books in class. If I picked a book out for myself then I can put it down if I hate it, but I can't do that if it's for class. I hate analyzing them too, I enjoy reading for the entertainment, I don't want to dig deeper for reasons.
One of John greens main points about reading critically is contracting to the book in different ways. When you read a book it's like having a conversation with the author and you can feel what they think and feel. Also you can read more into a book and really use symbols the author used to connect te the boom even more and that you to a different world.
What I need to to read critically is a room where it is quit so I can really get into the story ad truly understand it. When you have the quitness it gives you the ability to really feel what the author is trying to get at.
I don't really like reading because I'm inpatient and the books start out to slow but when I find a book that I really like and catches my atanttion then I can get into it and read it like it's a story in my head or tv. I like when I read because it makes me feel like I'm actually listening to a story and isn't on a tv that everyone say that just makes you dumber.
1. One of his major points that I like was how he said that it is not a matter of what the author wanted to communicate but what he did communicate. The job of the author is to express his intent so that we can understand him. Our job as readers is only to listen and if the author has done his job we should not be left hanging.
2. I need to recognize symbols as part of the larger work as a whole so that I do not search for symbols like a treasure hunt.
3. I like reading because good books use their stories to say something about humanity. They will engage the reader in a moral dilemma that asks questions of vice and virtue. Through books, I can understand the workings of characteristics within characters. I also like to read because there is a large selection of reading material that cover centuries. Reading a book that has been a staple for a considerable amount of educated people who became world-changers, allows me to claim a common bond with them.
John Green says that reading critically can help people understand other peoples lives. I think as a reader you need to take your time with the reading and re read things as necessary and really understand what you are reading. I don't love reading and I don't hate reading. I guess I just don't mind reading. Its not terrible if it is a good book that I chose. Being forced to read something in school can actually make reading terrible.
A.MacIvor
John Green points out many different points of reading critically. one of his biggest points that i thought was the best was he said we need to know how to read so we can understand and connect to others and their life other than our own.
What i need to do as a reader need to do more critically is interpret and really break down what im reading so im not just wasting my time on reading something i have no idea what is going on.
Although i hate reading and hate getting assigned reading throughout school i think reading educates and furthers our vocabulary. Reading is helpful and probably worth it more than others.
Green points out many different points of reading critically. one of his biggest points that i thought was the best was he said we need to know how to read so we can understand and connect to others and their life other than our own.
What i need to do as a reader need to do more critically is interpret and really break down what im reading so im not just wasting my time on reading something i have no idea what is going on.
Although i hate reading and hate getting assigned reading throughout school i think reading educates and furthers our vocabulary. Reading is helpful and probably worth it more than others.
1- John Green has made a few good points. Its inspiring to learn about other peoples thoughts. I mean, no thought is 100% original. Its basically just a fusion of other peoples thoughts all mixed and mashed into your ideas.
2- I feel like books are a library of thoughts and ideas. Its always nice to just open a book and browse through it. But reading is something else. Reading critically is very important when reading a book. Kind of like adding ketchup to your french fries. It tastes better. And books are funner to read when you read them critically
3- I love to read books that are educational and entertaining. The last book I read was the audio programming book. Which is a very boring book. But once I practiced what I learned from it became pretty interesting. I have also read books that are more on the entertaining side. But then again, all books are educational
1.) John Green's main points were how we should read and how to analyze what we have read. How to use literary devices.
2.) To read more critically for me I should read the book and not skim through the words and not know what the book is about. I should read out loud and that might help me analyze what I've read. Literary devices should be used when I read also.
3.) I don't like to read not one bit. I think reading is very boring and when I read books for school I usually fall asleep and never will read the book. Reading books I don't find interesting is boring, but If I found a book that was interesting I would read it most likely. If there were more interesting books I would read more than I do, but i wouldn't read all the time.
One of the main points John Green makes about reading critically is that one should try to get/have a further understanding of what they read so that they can have the tools to create their own stories. Personally I believe that I need to analyze and understand what I read because sometimes I just blow by stuff instead of understanding the concepts which the author wants the reader to know. Why I love to read/hate to read depends slowly on what I am reading. For example if I am reading about something that interests me I am going to love to read it but if I do not then obviously it going to be a pain in which will be a battle just to get to last sentence of the last page of that book.
One of John Green's points about reading critically is that it helps us better understand the lives of others and helps us better connect with the dead. Once we can make a connection, that can help the reading experience more enjoyable.
In order to read more critically as a reader, I should take my time when I read. That way I can better understand what the text is trying to say, and I can better understand what it is I'm reading.
I hate reading. Ever since I could remember, I've never likedto read. I think that I enjoy books more when someone else is reading it to me. I can better understand what's going, whereas if I read by myself, I feel like I have to reread what I just read to understand what's going on. The only book I've ever read cover-to-cover was The Notebook, which I loved. But if I don't like the first couple pages, I won't finish the book.
Ashley Nofziger, 4/5*
1. One of his main points about reading critically is to be able to understand how the author was thinking and feeling at the time of writing it, allowing the reader to connect to the piece the same way the author did when they originally invested their time into it.
2. In order to read more critically I feel that it is necessary to get background on the author and their life at the time of writing because that deeply influences how they write.
3. I like to read because a good book temporarily transports you into another world and mindset that the author creates for their prospective readers to become deeply immersed in and provide an escape from reality.
One of his main points about reading critically is that it helps us better understand people and their lives and that we need a better understanding of what we read.
When I read I need to be in a quiet area because if I'm not then I can't focus on what I read and end up not even knowing what I just read in the book.
I love reading. I love the feeling of getting lost in a book that I love. I've loved reading ever since I started. Now I mostly read romance books because everything else pretty much bores me.
One of Greene's main points is that reading critically gives a better understanding to the text. In both the story line and the characters. In some cases, this will help people understand themselves better.
To read more critically, I take mental notes and make connections to the text. This provides a better understanding, and also makes the reading experience as a whole, better.
As much as I say I hate reading, I actually enjoy it. I enjoy being able to create my own picture for the story. My visuals help make the story mine, and I love that.
I thought it was interesting how John Green said that reading critically helps one to become more empathetic. I never really thought about it that way before, but it makes sense. Reading critically helps to fully understand people and the period they are from.
Personally, I think I be a better critical reader by taking more time to pay attention to the little things. I read best when it's quiet and I have no distractions, and it makes it easier for me to pay close attention to a text.
When I can connect with a book, I love to read. I love the idea that it is up to the reader to visualize the text and there is room to form opinions and interpret the text in different ways.
-Jimmy Rutkowski 2nd period
John Green makes a point to discuss critical reading with the characters in books. He talks about how once we can understand the characters in books, we can then understand the authors thoughts. When reading critically and understanding the characters and author, one can truly begin to understand people.
When an author writes a book, they are creating a work of art. This work of art needs to be appreciated, much like The Mona Lisa. If one comes in contact with The Mona Lisa they do not just glance, they gaze upon the painting. So in turn when reading one should carefully read every word and come to appreciate them. Interpreting every word will help a person become a better critical reader.
I have never been a big fan of reading, when it pertains to school. I do not like being forced to read a book just to obtain a good grade. I prefer to read for the pleasure of it, on my own time. That is because I believe I can appreciate a book more when I am not being rushed through it.
1: One of Green's points is reading critically allows us to communicate with more precision. Also that if you read critically you'll have a better understanding of the message the author is trying to get by.
2: To read more critically I need quiet and to look at the smaller details as they may have bigger parts in the end.
3: I actually enjoy reading it's peaceful when you just want some quiet time to yourself. Sometimes though, you just do not have enough time for it.
One of Green's main points centers upon the use of figurative language. He says that it isn't only for Language Arts teachers to attack their students with, but it is to help the author better communicate their ideas or emotions. The language that authors use allows us to feel the emotion that the author wants us to feel, and to grasp the concept they are trying to get across. In order to read more critically, I need to work on picking up on the small details. I consider myself excellent at picking up large themes and connections to other works of literature (particularly the bible), but often struggle with noticing the small details. For example, I am able to read a passage and recognize that it is a reference to the passion of Christ, but picking out that a certain color appears every time a character is gloomy is what I struggle with. This is what I need to do in order to read more critically. I must notice the nuances. As a final note, I love reading when I don't have to pick up the nuances. When I read (unless it is a science oriented book), I read for the story. Just like in movies, I invest and personalize with the characters, and it is this escape from real life that I like the most. I may be sitting in the back yard, with 3 lawnmowers going at the neighbor's house and about a million barking dogs, but in my mind, I'm fighting for my life against the supernatural presence that haunts the house (and the characters) of the book I am reading. This is why I enjoy reading. While I enjoy reading novels deeply and understanding their nuances and allusions - while I enjoy completely and fully understanding what the author argues throughout the novel - I'm a sucker for a good story as well.
1) One of the main points John Green has about reading critically is that it will help you to be more empathetic. By reading critically, you come to an understanding of how a character is feeling. By being able to identify how a character in a text feels, you will have the tools needed to understand how a real person is feeling.
2) To read more critically, I need to ask myself questions about the content while reading, identify the main ideas of the text, make notes about the text, and identify how each character is feeling as the work progresses.
3) I love to read because it takes you into a whole new world. It takes your mind off some of your worries and can relieve your stress. It opens up your imagination and helps you to have an open mind. Most importantly, it teaches you.
1.)You must read critically to understand what the author is saying, and it's not for the authors enjoyement it's for yours.
2.)I need to pay atention to words and placement and not day dream as i JUST say the words and not comprehend them.
3.)I dont like reading cause i find it borring and would rather watch a movie. but i know i got to do it some to higher my education.
Mike taylor 4-5
1. One point that he mentions is that you have read text critically so that you are more empathetic towards the author's emotions. It helps us better understand people.
2.When I read if I don't understand something the first time I always have to reread what it was so that I can comprehend what it going on. I try to break down the text as best as I can while I'm reading it.
3. I wouldn't say that I hate to read but I definitely don't enjoy it. I never have time to sit down and actually dedicate time to reading a book. I have never really been a big reader ever in my life.
A point from this video that I found interesting was that reading critically allows us to communicate with people who lived many, many years in the past, or who live across entire continents and oceans. When I read, I try to figure out what point the author is trying to make with a situation they presented in their story. I enjoy reading pretty much anything, and I always have.
John Green points out that reading critically gives the reader tools that the reader can use to express their own story in the best possible way. Without reading critically, we would never pick up any of the tools that writers use to express themselves. As a reader, you need to read more critically because it helps one understand the entire book more. There is a lot more to a piece of literature than just the story it tells, and reading critically makes the story more enjoyable and more understandable. You are only getting a part of the book if you just read the story, and you won't be able to understand the entire text unless you read critically. I love to read because reading allows me to explore all sorts of different ideas and stories and information that I would have never know without reading. For me, reading is a way to discover new things, or just relax and read a good story and so much more. Life means so much more when you know there is something to read that holds things you don't know yet.
Jennifer Sens 7-8
Reading critically helps us communicate better, and to see how the author is feeling.
I need to be less distracted when I read, I have a hard time stayin focus on a book. Ill read but ill be thinkin of something else and I wont comprehend what I read.
I hate reading, I get so bored with what I have to read and I dont read anytime another then what I have to, so I dont ever find nothing that interests me in reading.
One of Green's points in the video is that we as readers can understand other lives other than our own which helps us understand ourselves as writers/readers.
When reading, I need to become more focused, I tend to get distracted and end up forgetting everything I read. I need to become one with the book ad relate to it with my own life.
I am not much of a reader, I don't read that much because I find it hard to find a book that actually interests me. When I read I like to read a book that I can get lost in, not a book I am forced to read.
Wells 4/5
John Green's main points about reading is that it could help you understand other peoples lives and could help you learn. To read more critically, I should just focus on the book. When I usually read, I always have something else on my mind and it makes it hard for me to understand what I read. I should also read slowly and carefully so that I don't miss any key or main points. I don't usually like reading, unless it is a good book. I've never actually read just for fulfillment, only when I had to for school. But some of the books I have read I loved. It is just hard for me to get into a book.
Kaitlyn Jindra
John Green's various points about how reading critcally is so important, is for many reasons. One of his main reasons is how he helps readers to better understand their own lives. He tries to connect the reader into the book. He does this by trying to innertwine situations from their own lives, into what they are reading. He wants to make reading a more enjoyable experience for everyone.
What helps me to think critically while I read is a nice silent area. This helps me concentrate and focus more in on what I am reading. Also, I feel when taking little side notes of what I am reading, really helps out a lot. It gives me a bit of a re-cap of what I read, and helps with a better understanding of what I read.
I do enjoy reading a lot. I have been a fan of reading ever since I was a little girl. It was always like a hobby to me. I only like to read though, when I can choose my own selection of books that interest me. So all in all, I like to read books when I can choose them myself and if they strike my interest and can keep my attention.
Chelsea Durr 4/5 Period
One of John Green's main points is using language to convey a meaning to readers. If this is done correctly a feeling or emotion can be expressed to people around the world and in all different time periods. He mentioned that symbols is one way of doing this. By using a symbol (such as the green light in "The Great Gatsby" meaning hope) a feeling is created in the reader and hits on a personal note, allowing the story to come alive in a sense.
As a reader I need to be more aware of symbols. I have often times been astounded by class mates who point out different aspects of a piece of literature that I had hardly realized was there. I read a story just to read it, never actually thinking beyond the surface.
I love to read. I have loved to read since I was in second grade reading "Little House in the Big Woods". Reading was an escape for me where I could become a character and go on an adventure without leaving the comfort of home. It also exposed me to new ideas and different cultures. Reading is a great way for me to open up my mind.
Woah, the author doesn't matter? Then all the time I wondered if what I was thinking is what the author intended has gone to waste if it has been all up to me to interpret what I want. John Green states that whether an author intended for a symbolic reference to exist in their book is irrelevant since the book isn't made for the benefit of the author but for the benefit of the reader. The symbols or passages that readers find powerful and weighty, regardless of the author's intent, become links between minds that help us understand other people or realize the likeness we all share.
I think reading critically for me comes from an understanding of the author first. Knowing what he writes about, what he is influenced by, or how he lived life. Of course, a book may give an idea of all this, but knowing the background helps me to find those hidden mushrooms throughout a book. And so, I absolutely love to read. Prior to watching Green's video I have noticed that everything I've read has helped me understand more that people experience the same things in one way or another, the same feelings to different degrees, the same stresses and concerns. But watching the video finally put into words what I already experienced.
Reading critically allows you to live through the book and have a conversation with the author it also allows you to understand the lives of people other than your own. You may pick up things that the author intended or didn't intend on pointing out. You also connect with the author and their characters.
I probably need to slow down my reading. I can read very fast but i might not pick up on everything because i read so fast versus someone who reads quite slower than i do. I also probably need to ask more questions while i read.
I love reading what i want to read. I love escaping into another world that isn't this crappy, stressful, and dreadful one. I like to experience something that's not possible. I love supernatural/sci/fi/ fantasy. It's just good to take a break from life and go into someone else's for awhile. I also like reading because you're apart of it and you kind of control it along with the author. You decide what they look like in your head or what they sound like or how their tone is and also you can decide when it gets to much to set it down, unlike real life.
1.) John Green makes the point that by reading critically, we grow to understand a character and their lives as well as the author's life, and form a connection with them. I think this is crucial in understanding what you're reading, so this was my favorite point.
2.)To read more critically I think that I need to read the same thing more than once. Without fail, the second time I read a book/article understand even more. Sometimes re-reading something even makes me like it more, which was what happened with "All the Pretty Horses."
3.) I love reading and always have. It's something my mom and I share and it's very important to both of us. I also like to read because it's another reality away from my every day life. I believe characters can teach you as much as any real person.
-Nicole Rouge
One of Green's main points is that if you read critically it will help you understand the story and what the author is saying
I need it to be quiet and i just need to focus more
I don't mind reading sometimes its nice but sometimes you dont have time
One of John Green's points about reading critically is that it helps us have a better understanding of lives other than our own. This helps us understand what we are reading and we can relate to it as well.
In order for me to read more critically is I need to understand what the author is trying to show me rather than just reading and thinking about other things as well.
I do like to read because it helps me clear my head. I think it's something relaxing. But I do only enjoy it if it's a book that catches my attention and I want to read it rather than me being forced to read it for my grade in a language arts class.
One of John Green's major points is that, by reading critically, you can connect better with a story AND help improve your communication skills, which is always nice! One thing I can do to help this is to stop "symbol hunting," which I have been conditioned to do relentlessly. It takes away from the story as a whole if you look at nothing but symbols, therefore hindering the "critical reading" process. Lastly, I love reading, and I always have. I do because it allows me to encounter situations (even if they aren't real) that I will probably never encounter in real life. This can be entertaining, while at the same time helping me to learn something new about the world, or even about myself.
One of Green's main points is that reading is simply a conversation between the author and reader, in which the author matters less and the reader holds the power as to how they are interpreting the symbols put into the novel by the author. Reading critically allows you to have the tools to understand precisely how to interpret a novel.
In order to read more critically, I need to slow down and pay more attention to details within novels instead of rushing through to finish a novel.
I don't mind reading when I get to select the novel and it is on a topic which I enjoy, the majority of books assigned to us in school though, I hate. Just because a book has been made famous (usually written in old-time language that makes staying awake and not falling asleep on your book nearly impossible) does not mean it is of interest to me. So I do not hate reading, but in a school setting I do not love it either.
-E.Zaranec 7/8
John Green says that we should read critically because then it can help us to have the tools we need to put our own thoughts on paper. Just as Stephen King said, you have to read to write. Really digging into a book can help us to take our story and put it into words and make it great, understandable, and worth reading.
As a reader, I think, I need to take better notes and work harder to understand complicated text. I think that marking up my book better would be one really good way for me to read more critically, along with helping me to understand what i'm reading.
I love to read because I love to be transported into a world that is different from my own and to see the creative minds of others. I also hate reading for school, though, because I like to read what I want and on my own time. It is very hard for me to pick up a book if I am not interested in it and if I am not choosing to read it on my own.
One interesting point I heard John Green make was that learning to read critically and attentively "can give you the linguistic tools to share your own story with more precision." He speaks the truth when he says this, because it is evident that those who read are far more literate and knowledgeable about words and their uses as opposed to those who do not, thus enhancing the stories the literate ones tell and how they portray experiences. I think one can read more critically by just asking "why?" While reading a book, put it down after a chapter or two or five and just ask yourself, "why has this happened? Why has the author put this information in the text, and what could it foreshadow?" If an author stresses a point in his/her book, then that is obviously important and must be broken down into depth. I recently started reading "The Casual Vacancy" by J.K. Rowling, and I actually made a family tree displaying all of the characters in the book. This allows me to see who each person knows and if they like him/her and see that they're related by blood to this person and that this person has no friends and she goes to church and he symbolizes God and another person smuggles cigarettes into his dad's shed to smoke after school. I am reading critically in this book by analyzing the character's personalities (The entire book is about cognitive thought. It's about the thoughts of everyone around you, what people think of each other, what goals and aspirations people strive for subconsciously, and it is astonishingly similar to what real people think in everyday life. A good read for those who want to pursue psychology in college. Do not read it if ignorance is bliss in your opinion.) and what they think of other people. Personally, I very much enjoy reading, but the problem is finding good books, as well as finding the time to read. There is never enough time in the day to do everything we want to do. Given a more flexible schedule with no obligations, I would, without a doubt, be reading a book on my time off.
One of John Green's points about reading critically is that it helps give us have a better understanding of the lives of other people.
To read more critically I need to shut out everything around me and actually focus on the words that I'm reading. I tend to get distracted easily with things going on around me that I will be reading the pages but have no idea what is going on in the story.
I enjoy reading, although I rarely ever make time for it. I feel like reading takes you to a different world and sometimes you get so into the book you get lost.
One of the main points he gave about reading was why we read. He gave a jokeing answer about not getting dumped by being more simathetic, there is alot of truth behind what he is saying. His main point is then to get a better understanding of the world around you and to learn to better express yourself for the world to come.
As a reader he suggests that we pay alot more attention while we read. As a reader we should take things slower and read to learn, not just read to get a good grade. I found that to be very solid advise.
why do I love or hate to read? I find myself to have a pretty good ballance in the middle most days. I dont find myself wanting to read because most days I dont want to know about the world. There is alot of sad things that the world gives us, and with things like the news we dont have to look very far. When I do love to read is when its about things that are informational. I always appriciate a book that can help sharpen my thinking and my understanding. Most days I dont read for pleasure because I find my simple joys in other things such as real people and honestly... simple video games. Some days a book makes a nice place to have my mind, but most days thats not where you will find me.
John Green made a point that you have to examine the text more thoroughly so you have a better understanding as to what the author has to offer. You have to look for and focus on symbolism and other literary devices to help you understand what you're reading.
I need to focus when I'm reading and not have so many distractions. I can only get a mental picture of what the author is trying to show if i read at a nice pace and if im focused.
I love to read but I usually never make enough time to read. I enjoy it because it brings me to a place where I can invision the story in my head. I like all sorts of different books, but fiction is probably my favorite.
One of Green's main points is that if you read more critically it will hep you understand the text better but it will also help your communication skills. To read more critically you need to slow down the pace you read at and take a closer look at what the author is saying. By examining closer it will help you to understand a lot better. I am not a big fan of reading but if something does keep me interested I will keep reading to find out more.
1. One of Greene's main points was that if you read critically you will better understand the text as a whole
2. In order to read critically I should probably annotate the text like we do during class
3. I actually love to read because I can get lost in the book and it is so much more interesting, mentally, than a movie or t.v. show, in my opinion anyways.
Lauren Stickland
One of Green's points about reading critically is that it helps us to transfer our experiences more thoroughly and passionately to different audiences. Once we learn how to pull different types of elements out of a work, we can put down and explain our thoughts better. As a reader, I feel that I need to pay more attention to the subtle details in a story instead of only looking at the big picture. I occasionally enjoy reading because it helps me to broaden my horizons from only electronic media to media written on a page.
Sean W. 4-5
One of Johns points about reading was that is helps the reader understand lives other people have lived. iT helps to understand characters and make connections with them. Helping you understand the reading better.
what i could do more is take my time while reading something, instead of just rushing through it and getting it done. i could look at the story in depth and try to truely understand the plot and characters, to enjoy it more.
I love reading when the story is suspensful and has many twists! i like when the characters are interesting and unpredictable. I love reading when its on my own time, not when its a assignment, then it just feels like another assignment. I love reading when its the book i choose and truely want to read
1) One point Green made about reading critically in order to better tell our own stories is important. This means that if we read critically, we can be careful in the future when writing ourselves and be careful not to express an emotion or portray a symbol contrary to the message we are attempting to convey.
2) I need to read more critically in order to more thoroughly understand a writer's point of view when writing a specific section or book.
3) I love to read because it takes me into worlds, and takes me on adventures that I couldn't do in any other fashion. these stories may be told from a perspective completely foreign to me, and I would still recieve the great adventure I would get otherwise.
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