Your first blog assignment of the 2012-2013 school year is to JOIN the blog, view the embedded video, post a meaningful response and then comment on one other person's response! Comments need to be made before midnight on August 14th.
I agree, even if it's really hard to get into, you should just push through. It might all click once you get to the end of the book and you think about it for a while!
I am now a blogger! How incredibly exciting! I've never been an ardent reader, and I don't particularly take pleasure in reading (unless it is a Nicholas Sparks book). I found the video encouraging and motivating. I should certainly try to challenge myself, as Katie said.
I agree Marianna! The video made me want to challenge myself with books that are above my level. But, I don't think I'll be giving up my Nicholas Sparks novels anytime soon!
I liked the part where he said to read books that are "over your head." Because we cannot become more intelligent by reading easy books. We cannot learn new things that way.
. . .In the same way that our bodies need complex diets comprised of vegetables, starches, meats, and other varieties of food to survive, so to do our minds require deep, complex books to grow to their full strength. Our minds need to be "fed" with "food" that is full of various "ingredients" in order for it to grow and mature.
I agree with what the video says about reading books that are "above our heads." Challenging books certainly do make us better readers and expand our knowledge. However, I think it is important not to choose a book that is on a level too high for us to comprehend. For instance, if I were to sit down with a book on advanced medical procedures, I would be confused with the big words and doctor talk and would probably become frustrated and put it down halfway through the first chapter. I think it important to find a happy medium with books that challenge us but are not incomprehensible.
I agree Brittney! If a book is way beyond our comprehension, it may be in our best interest to select another book that contains ideas and principles that we already have a rudimentary understanding of. By doing this, we will be able to learn more effectively, rather than just be overwhelmed with big words and complicated ideas.
Well, my comment didn't post from earlier... I found it interesting that he said that most people will "throw aside" books we find too challenging for us, but we shouldn't do that. I know I am guilty of doing this!
I enjoyed all the analogies in the video. And i agree you should try and find a happy medium where the book you choose is challenging, but not so much that you can't understand any of it, and you get frustrated
I enjoyed this video. What they are saying is true. If you never challenge yourelf when it comes to reading you will never grow as a student.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed. The deeper the soil you plant in, the more nutrients the more nutrients the plant receives and the larger the plant becomes.
DeleteI agree, even if it's really hard to get into, you should just push through. It might all click once you get to the end of the book and you think about it for a while!
DeleteDon't forget to JOIN the Blog - see the boxes at the right!
DeleteI am now a blogger! How incredibly exciting! I've never been an ardent reader, and I don't particularly take pleasure in reading (unless it is a Nicholas Sparks book). I found the video encouraging and motivating. I should certainly try to challenge myself, as Katie said.
ReplyDeleteI agree Marianna! The video made me want to challenge myself with books that are above my level. But, I don't think I'll be giving up my Nicholas Sparks novels anytime soon!
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DeleteI liked the part where he said to read books that are "over your head." Because we cannot become more intelligent by reading easy books. We cannot learn new things that way.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree Molly! A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.
ReplyDelete. . .In the same way that our bodies need complex diets comprised of vegetables, starches, meats, and other varieties of food to survive, so to do our minds require deep, complex books to grow to their full strength. Our minds need to be "fed" with "food" that is full of various "ingredients" in order for it to grow and mature.
ReplyDeleteThat would preach Ben! Thank you for sharing! I like the food analogy!
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ReplyDeleteI agree with what the video says about reading books that are "above our heads." Challenging books certainly do make us better readers and expand our knowledge. However, I think it is important not to choose a book that is on a level too high for us to comprehend. For instance, if I were to sit down with a book on advanced medical procedures, I would be confused with the big words and doctor talk and would probably become frustrated and put it down halfway through the first chapter. I think it important to find a happy medium with books that challenge us but are not incomprehensible.
ReplyDeleteA great point Brittney!
DeleteI agree Brittney! If a book is way beyond our comprehension, it may be in our best interest to select another book that contains ideas and principles that we already have a rudimentary understanding of. By doing this, we will be able to learn more effectively, rather than just be overwhelmed with big words and complicated ideas.
DeleteWell, my comment didn't post from earlier... I found it interesting that he said that most people will "throw aside" books we find too challenging for us, but we shouldn't do that. I know I am guilty of doing this!
ReplyDeleteI am sure we have all been guilty of that at some time or another! :)
Deletei liked the way he phrased things and encouraged you to challenge yourself.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all the analogies in the video. And i agree you should try and find a happy medium where the book you choose is challenging, but not so much that you can't understand any of it, and you get frustrated
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