Reflection Paper

One of the best things I am taking away from this class is the critical reading exercises we did at the first of the semester. I know how to read but my retention level was low because I was not understanding what I read the majority of the time. When we analyzed the McKracken article, I learned to read slower and more carefully, making sure I understood all of the vocabulary and phrases used. Making little notes out to the side of the passage, making a comparison with a memory, helped me to not only make a connection but also remember what I read better. Whenever we wrote paragraph summaries after we read a passage, I was able to retain so much more information. I will not only be able to use this technique in future writing classes but also in all of my other classes. Being able to transfer this type of skill to other subject areas makes me a better reader and a more productive student. I may not have to re-read an article as many times, utilizing my time more efficiently and more productively on other subjects. Hopefully I can apply this skill to my advantage whenever I take the P-CAT or M-CAT; their reading comprehension sections are usually lengthy and full of details.