{"id":1497,"date":"2017-05-19T09:58:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-19T09:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/LibraryWebsite\/?p=1497"},"modified":"2017-05-19T09:58:40","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T09:58:40","slug":"s3-self-reflective-reading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/LibraryWebsite\/2017\/05\/19\/s3-self-reflective-reading\/","title":{"rendered":"S3 – self reflective reading"},"content":{"rendered":"

s3 self reflective reading<\/a><\/h1>\n

This booklet is aimed at slightly older pupils to promote higher order thinking in relation to their reading. Bloom’s Taxonomy was created in 1956 under the leadership of educational psychologist Dr Benjamin Bloom in order to promote higher forms of thinking in education, such as analyzing and evaluating concepts, processes, procedures, and principles, rather than just remembering facts (rote learning).<\/p>\n

Utilising strategies from this booklet will give you a deeper understanding of the texts you are reading. Pre and post reading activities will help you gain a greater insight into the themes\u00a0of your texts\u00a0which in turn will benefit your greatly when it come to those exams!<\/p>\n

Download your booklet from the link above and then take a look at all the great reasons that support just why reading is so important to us all!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Why read?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

1. Fun<\/h3>\n

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First of all, reading is fun, honest!\u00a0With the large variety of genres, there\u2019s something for everyone. Fancy some action? A drama in which you can find characters to identify with, because you feel sad and lonely? Something more down-to-earth, like a reportage about a country or a historical period you\u2019re interested in? Just find the right shelf at the library and Mrs Baird will help!<\/p>\n

2. A workout for you brain<\/h3>\n

Your body needs movement. That means your brain needs movement, too. And I don\u2019t mean it needs to be moved from your house to\u00a0school every morning, together with the rest of your body. Moving your head in space is not enough. All that is inside of it needs to be shaken a bit too. It has been proven that reading has a great effect on our brains. It\u2019s demanding in the neurological way, requires concentration and intellectual activity.<\/p>\n

3. Unforgettable moments<\/h3>\n

I am not only talking about the moments spent with a book. As you read, you memorize many things. You try to store in your mind all the facts you find while reading. You follow the plots, get to know the characters, remember the details. All of that is a great exercise for your memory. Memory is not like a plastic bag. It\u2019s not limited and won\u2019t overflow once you put enough things inside of it. The more stuff you place there, the bigger it becomes.<\/p>\n

4. Shaping personality<\/h3>\n

Personality is not something you are born and blessed or cursed with forever, till the end of your days. Yes, there are tendencies hard to get rid of, patterns being repeated, mistakes we just can\u2019t help but making all over again. But can\u2019t we, really?<\/p>\n

5. Effect on relationships<\/h3>\n

Through reading we get to know countless characters. We get inside of their lives, follow their stories, see the places they have seen, experience what they have experienced. Articles on people from faraway countries makes you more tolerant towards other cultures, psychological novels- more understanding in the contacts with people from your environment. A reader won\u2019t judge another person easily. A reader knows there\u2019s always more to people than what the first page shows. Empathy, empathy, empathy!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>6. Knowledge<\/h3>\n

Reading is learning. Whatever you read, whether it\u2019s a\u00a0sloppy, slushy\u00a0snog-fest\u00a0or a series of scientific articles, you always\u00a0gain new information. One day it can turn out to be fruitful. Besides, being well-read, working on your knowledge and intellectual capacities also makes you more self-confident\u2026and totally cool!<\/p>\n

7. Analytical skills<\/h3>\n

Analysing the story, making an effort to understand the behaviour of characters, trying to solve puzzles and uncover mysteries \u2013 all of that engages and develops your critical and analytical thinking just like Mr Bloom says!<\/p>\n

8. Concentration<\/h3>\n

We spend our days doing so many things at the same time. Laptop in front of your eyes with an adorable cat jumping all around the screen, messages from friends popping out from different places \u2013 emails, snapchat, Skype, a classmate speaking on the other side of the room, all the\u00a0homework on your desk glaring at you and reminding they need to be completed YESTERDAY!\u2026 Reading requires concentration. You do one thing only. Many people, even if they want to, can\u2019t concentrate anymore. Reading is a great way to work on your ability to concentrate, which increases productivity. Though, perhaps I should have put this at number one for those who could not concentrate enough to get here!<\/p>\n

9. Relaxation technique<\/h3>\n

Have you ever felt so tense to the point you dreamt of escaping your life for a while? Surprise: you actually can. You don\u2019t even need a one-way ticket to the other side of the world. A gripping novel can take you all the way to another dimension. A good article might focus all your attention and allow you to forget your troubles for a moment. Many people overthink their problems, while what they need is a break, so that they could go back to searching for a solution with a clear, relaxed mind.<\/p>\n

10. Inspiration<\/h3>\n

Fictional characters can be a source of inspiration just like people met in the real life. You can learn from them, get influenced by their words and actions. Same with places, events and facts described in what you read. Let\u2019s say you come across a book on Japanese culture or a novel with a main character who is a carpenter. Next day you might find yourself studying Japanese or\u00a0designing wooden chairs in techie.<\/p>\n

11. Saving the world<\/h3>\n

Sounds too much? It isn\u2019t. What this world needs the most are educated, open-minded, self-aware people, inspired and full of ideas. Reading surely creates such people, especially when it\u2019s done in a varied way, with openness for different topics and concepts. Why shouldn’t it be you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Please let Mrs Baird know if you need any help with your book selection on completing your booklet.<\/p>\n

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excerpt from: http:\/\/theunboundedspirit.com\/11-reasons-why-you-should-read-books-every-day<\/p>\n

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