Read with a Purpose

张Andy

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Discussion

1. Reading Purposes

Why do we read? How do our purposes vary?

2. A Purposeful Reader

How does a purposeful reader read? How to become a purposeful reader?

1. Reading Purposes

We read to

gain BG information

find simple information

collect specific facts

learn for education

develop reading skills

….

school

work

pleasure

ability

mind

….

We read for

2. A Purposeful Reader

Selective:

Flexible:

Active:

Happy:

Selective: knowing what he wants, so selecting reading materials

Flexible: adjusting reading skills according to different situations

Active: reading for improvement instead of assignment

Happy: enjoying (or at least feeling comfortable with) reading