HOW TO ENJOY READING

About 95% of the children in the around the world play video games, watch TV, chat with their friends or play on the computer, but only 5% of the children tend to enjoy reading. Here are some ways to enjoy reading.

1. Don't force yourself into it (that might be hard if you have a book for school).This is the number one most important step. Enjoying reading doesn't mean forcing yourself to read. Read the book because you want to, not because you have to.
2. Choose the right book. Many people enjoy many different types of books. Just because you don't like one genre, don't write off reading all together. Just try another type. Ask your teachers, parents, or friends for recommendations.

1. Look into game books if you don't like reading a book from start to finish.
2. Look into audio books if you can't find the time or want to listen after dark in bed. 
3. Establish your purpose. You'll have a hard time hitting a target that you're blind to.
   1. An example of a good purpose is, "Experience this character's feelings during the course of this book" or "Figure out exactly what I don't know about this subject."
   2. Setting a purpose "activates" your brain. When you have a clear purpose, your brain searches for all the references and ideas it can that will help you achieve your purpose.
4. Find a small place where you can set up your reading center. Make sure it's comfortable and has good lighting. A small table nearby is handy. You can even add a small box full of book favorites by the couch.
5. If you think you are not enjoying a book that you have picked stop reading it, because if you keep on at it, it will put you off reading. Try a different book that you might enjoy more. If you found it boring because it was too hard try a easier one.
6. Imagine in your mind the setting of what you're reading. If you are reading something like the "The Clique," imagine what the characters are feeling.
7. Imagine what would happen in the situation if you were there. If Junie B. Jones was making mischief, would you make the situation brighter or dimmer?
8. Visualize the characters. Your version doesn't have to match what the author describes exactly, and it's okay if they have the face of somebody you know.
9. Put yourself in the main character's shoes. Example: In that situation, I would... If you remember a similar situation think about what you did in it, and compare to a character's decision
10. Pace yourself. Don't rush to get through the book. Take your time. Read slowly and carefully. If you get bored, don't force yourself to keep going. Get up and do something else for about 30 minutes, then go back to the book.