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Every time I read an assignment, especially for this Mythology course, I read it out loud. I tend to skim over things more quickly when I am reading it in my head. I feel like I am a part of the story when I am reading out loud. Understanding complex readings can be difficult especially when they aren't always exactly something you want to be reading about. It can make it more interesting and fun by reading out loud, plus you don't get as bored. This is most definitely my favorite technique when reading and understanding reading assignments.

The "Copy and Delete" technique is a little bit more difficult, considering it takes a little bit longer to finish an assignment when doing this. I like to have a piece of paper handy so that I can write down anything that comes to my mind right when it does, because I know that I will forget later on. That is information that is valuable for my posts so I want to make sure that I am fully retaining all of the information.

Using a timer is a smart way to make sure you really take in all the facts. I do think it is a good idea to devote time to the story you are reading, because sometimes reading it only once doesn't give you the full potential to write a good blog post or commentary about it. It is also important to read the information about the author because it gives more background on not only the author, but the story itself.

Reading out loud or even to a dog or family member can be extremely helpful in making sure you are retaining the information you are reading.

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