Reading: Is It Hard To Read?

The article The Death of Reading is Threatening the Soul by Philip Yancey focuses on how many people are no longer “deep reading” and instead are reading “fewer of the [types] of books that require hard work” (Yancey 1). This is because the brain experiences a dopamine rush that occurs “when we learn something quick and new” (Yancey 2). Yancey agrees with many other intelligent, well-known people who stress the need to read many books or book pages daily. He adds that they acknowledge that it’s “beyond reach for [everyone] but [a] few people” so there’s no reason not to partake in the goal, especially since it is extremely beneficial (Yancey 3). Yancey describes reading lots of books has helped unleash his creativity and diminish his writer’s

When I got into high school, I still loved to read, although I didn’t have as much time to read. I still tried to fit time to read in between doing homework, going to cross country practice, and spending time with my family. I went to the library when I had the chance and loved when I got to sit in bed and

I was able to focus on reading, but I kept reading the same things more than once. It took me much longer than it should have to read the narrative. I eventually was able to relate to the writer.

Have you ever heard someone say “I love this boring book so much, let me keep on reading!”? I highly doubt it. Throughout the years we have read various books either for education purposes or entertainment. We seem to find those educational books long and dreadful that we want to quit reading, but when it is something good and entertaining we want more. When we are reading a book that we can relate too, it becomes addicting and we connect with the book so much by the type we finish reading we are devastated. We are eager to know what is going to happen next. When it comes to writing we are always told to catch our reader’s attention, to connect with them, and hook them to keep on reading.

Both authors have amazing point on reading I have never really thought about till now. I could apply their strategies to mine. When reading, I try to read with an open mind, but sometimes I so concerned about the information I should be gathering I don’t take the time to take my time reading I would be able to register what to writer is actually trying to point out to me. What really stood out to me was Mike Bunn’s “how to read like a writer” was that by him re reading, take the time to analysis the text word by word, sentence by sentence. He understood that writing is a series of choice. It stood out to me because, it’s so true writing is a series of choice. We write to get a point across or we say certain words to portray a certain feeling, or make us hear certain sounds in our head. To make the text become a daydream in your head. It stunned me how I never really thought about that till now. I think it one of the best way to improve your writing to reader like a writer to understand and see the process of writing. How I might employ the strategies described in these reading into my studies inside and out of ENGL 111. It to well “Read like a writer”. But to understand the text I am reading, to understand the process of why the author use to this quote or certain words to get their point across and what kind of audience are they trying to address. By taking my time to read what’s underneath the text could make me a better

This will give you the desire to want to learn and engage in the texts. Gerald Graff emphasized in his article the importance of patience. Even though Graff struggled with reading and with no desire to read he did not give up. He discovered a way that he found interest in, and He would debate among the authors. Graff looked at reading as by questioning the text and arguing over it, this helped Graff become more confident in his intellectual voice this caused him to be less

Have you ever had to do something that you absolutely hate, but have to do it anyway? That is how I feel about reading. It is not that I hate to read, I just have a hard time finding time to read. As well as, I have a hard time finding a book that grabs and keeps my attention. I love the idea of curling up with a good book, but it reality I just cannot seem to make it happen. To me, reading requires time, effort, and discipline.

Reading takes patience, focus, and a will to read. If you truly want to read, time will fly and so will your mind. If you don’t want to read, then hours will become days and minutes will be hours. Many people suggest that reading will take away how little time they have for themselves, but what they don’t understand that it's worth it. In Forbes, an article argues that reading brings you to new ideologies that can affect the way that you live. “

The constant distractions of everyday life that make reading a difficult challenge are examined in David L. Ulin’s article, “The Lost Art of Reading.” People are often too involved with daily activities such as checking their latest notification, browsing the internet, or playing apps on their phones to gain the focus required to interact with well composed literature. David L. Ulin wrote the article to spread awareness of the increasingly more challenging concept of concentrating while reading. Furthermore, he exposes a paradox when he writes “in giving up control we somehow gain it.” This paradox is what Ulin is truly trying to explain to his audience, because it describes the impact of reading thoughtfully and with a purpose.

I find enjoyment in learning new things. This is why I like reading textbooks or biographies today. What I do read, I want it to be real. Something nonfiction, an autobiography, or nonfiction adventure will interest my reading taste. I do not consider myself to be a great reader, but one of mediocre ability. This ability is just enough for me to absorb the basics of what I read. I believe two things will happen, as I get older. The first, I will enjoy reading more, and the second, I will retain more information. At this point in my reading endeavors there has not been anything that has truly encapsulated me. There has been no book that engulfs my entire attention. Until there is a book that captures my time passing through its pages, I will continue reading what I have been. The reason I do not enjoy fiction books, is because they do not involved true facts, stories, or life. I enjoy reading something I could experience, not something I can imagine in my

In conclusion, I grew up to not love to read. I notice that I don't read as much as I use to as I grew older. As I discuss encouraging your child to read, I didn't mention that being read to gave me independence and self-confidence. However, the technology world is taking over our basic world. Kids today would rather pick up a cellphone instead of picking up a

Our resources this week point out that when we read for a purpose, we retain more information. It is suggested to make a note of what you already know about the subject you are reading. When I am reading for research, I try to get meaning out of every sentence. In the back of my mind I ask myself what the author is saying and why is it important. The Walden Writing Center suggest that articles can be skimmed. However, I do not believe that. I feel that every word has a meaning and a point. I believe that is a big area where I need improvement. There are times when I read sections that I know about like the back of my hand, yet I’ll still read it word for word. One of my professors from my master’s program warned me that I would get to a point to where my type of reading will not be feasible especially when I have several assigned readings at the same time. He suggested that if I know, the particular material just skim over it as a refresher. I’m starting to see what he meant. To improve in this area, I started trying to focus on parts of the reading I do not know and skim over sections that are familiar to me. One thing in this week’s reading that I have previously incorporated in my research is to read the abstract and skim the article to see if there will be enough new information I can use before committing to the article or book.

My desire to read is equivalent to housework, you know it has to be done, but you never want to do it. There has to be that one driving force to get it done; that one part of you that screams get your life together and do something right. There have been good and bad moments in reading for everyone, including me. I can honestly say I am very focused while I read the letters my boyfriend sends home from basic training. Other times when I am forced to read an article for work in order to better my abilities, I would say I am less focused and driven to do my best because it is not something that interests me. You know there are better things you could be doing but you’re stuck doing the work. Having to push through to prove to others and yourself that you can do what needs to be done.

I do not see myself as a reader right now. If i read good books, that is different story. What i’m saying is if the book is good i’ll keep reading it, but if i can’t understand it then i will stop reading it.

I started to read at a young age and it never really came that easy to me. I struggled a little bit more with understanding some words and even some questions I couldn’t answer them because when I would read and even till this day I start to read, but I don’t fully pay attention to my reading. It’s not because I don’t like reading I enjoy it. When I was in the fifth grade I joined “Book Club” it was year round and a few times a week. Once I was in the book club I enjoyed reading more and because it was fun either the people or myself taking turns and doing voices for the characters. I kept reading for a few more years and then I stopped for a couple of years. I got back into reading when I was a sophomore and a big part of it was because that