Topic :Reading Skills

1. State and write what clever students usually do for their learning.

Begin your writing as: They plan their time and use it effectively…

2.How do you learn English?

Begin your writing as: I learn English by referring to dictionaries for new words…

3.Do you know the meanings of the words below?

strategy     plan       manage          style               goal

1. Learning strategies or  study  skills  determine  your  approach to achieve your learning objectives. They are  plans  that learners consciously have recourse to in order to help them learn more effectively.  These  strategies  are  usually  linked to learners’ needs and interests to boost learning. They are grounded on various types of learning styles. There are some strategies that can help you be successful in your studies.

First set small, achievable goals. Start with  small  steps  to reach higher targets. For example, try to learn 5 new English vocabulary items every day, set a 30 minutes study session every day, learn  the  lyrics  of  an  English  song  every  now and then, and read a short English text every day. Therefore

setting small targets is much better  than  setting  huge  goals that you cannot achieve. Remember  that  “small  drops  of water make the mighty ocean”.

• Secondly, plan your studies. Planning your studies gives meaning to your work. If you know all the steps necessary to achieve a goal and these steps are written down on a piece of paper, it will be easy for you to see the whole picture.
• Thirdly, be motivated. The secret  to  success  is  that  you should be motivated to learn.  Try  to  avoid  boredom  by having fun in what you do. Try to find a positive aspect to studying English. That is, read about what you are interested in (hobbies, fields  of  interest…),  watch  your  favourite  films in English, listen to your favourite English songs and learn the lyrics. Write your diary in English and read about your favorite stars in magazines or online. Remember, we  learn better and fast things we really want to learn.
• Fourthly, manage your time. In order to manage your time successfully, having an awareness of what your goals are will assist you in prioritizing your activities. Time management provides you with the opportunity to create a schedule that works for you, not for others. This personal touch gives you the flexibility to  include  the  things  that  are  most  important to you.
• Finally, set a reward for yourself. Set a reward for yourself that you can look forward to. For example, when you reach a goal, give yourself a reward: watch a movie, have a delicious snack, meet your friends, and go to the café.Generally, your learning achievement will   definitely   be met given that you set your manageable goals,  plan  your studies properly, arouse your  interest  of  learning,  manage your time effectively  and  get  a  reward  for  yourself  when you accomplish the learning activities successfully.

Activity 2..]Based on the reading passage, answer the following questions

1.Fill in the missing information.

Type of Strategies	Examples (functions)
	To see the whole picture
Be motivated