College reading reflection
Annotations
Throughout the course of the semester, various annotations were made on both Switch and Southland, which helped me understand the underlying meanings and intentions of the writer. This pushed me past the superficial understanding of the novel, and into the true message hidden between the lines.
Throughout the course of the semester, various annotations were made on both Switch and Southland, which helped me understand the underlying meanings and intentions of the writer. This pushed me past the superficial understanding of the novel, and into the true message hidden between the lines.
Notes
Many notes were taken in class to help grasp and organize the various concepts and ideologies that were presented. Notes are a fundamental way to keep the lessons from the classroom fresh in your mind, along with allowing you to review things you may have forgotten. Organization is key, and keeping notes with great content sets you in a position to succeed both in the classroom, and beyond as well.
Many notes were taken in class to help grasp and organize the various concepts and ideologies that were presented. Notes are a fundamental way to keep the lessons from the classroom fresh in your mind, along with allowing you to review things you may have forgotten. Organization is key, and keeping notes with great content sets you in a position to succeed both in the classroom, and beyond as well.
My reading style has changed drastically since entering college. When I would read in high school, I would take the words for face value. I did not delve into the subtext and meaning behind the words, and thus would miss the authors’ intentions. Since enrolling in college, I have learned to find the context of the text, and by understanding the authors’ message, I began to see another side to the novel that I previously would have missed. My reading comprehension has also improved, as I do not read chapters as standalone works. I would view reading as a chore, and would read every chapter independently. I now know to read the novel or text as a collaborative work, and link different parts of the story to each other. While reading I feel as though I understand more of the story, and which encourages me to continue on with the novel. Whereas before I would quickly grow tiresome of reading, I now excitedly flip through the pages, eagerly waiting to read the ending.