Summer Reading -- Enchanting ways to build word power
Summer offers us the chance to enjoy longer evenings, pinker sunsets, and time to read stimulating and enjoyable books. With iPads, Nooks and Kindles, you no longer have an excuse not to read. Students who read books and magazines see a rise in their critical reading scores and improvement in their own writing. A wide variety of colleges and universities publish summer reading lists on their websites:
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Moreover, Hernandez Consulting, suggests that students create their reading list from a variety of texts:
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- A play by Shakespeare
- A work about a historical event
- One “classic” novel (pre-1910)
- One “modern classic” novel (post-1910)
- One young adult novel
- One nonfiction title in the field of science, medicine, or technology
- One graphic novel
(Source: http://bookriot.com/2012/06/26/a-summer-reading-list-for-college-freshmen/)
Find Time to Read
Set scheduled time in the week or the weekend to read. Read outdoors. Read under a tree. Make a reading list with a friend. Write reviews together.
Benefits are Many
Reading will not only build your vocabulary, but prepare you to discuss literature and current events with your college interviewers and college professors. Reading something new may give you enchanting ideas for your college essay. So why not start building your list right now?
