I bet you're doing it right now...
Taylor and I have decided to learn to speed read.
Average readers (the majority of the population) read about 200 words per minute. Here is a speed reading test. I would suggest taking it when you know your toddler/preschooler will be sleeping/otherwise occupied. My current speed is 238 words per minutes, with talking in my ear, pulling on my arm, and papers put in front of my face. Although, if we're being realistic here I guess that's the speed I should really count. As it is the general atmosphere when I am reading.
After taking this test, I have been paying special attention to my reading and I am a major subvocalizer. By decreasing my subvocalization I have been promised a large increase in speed. Any other suggestions from fast readers out there? We'll keep you posted on our progress!
Just took another test that puts me between 300 and 350 wpm. I'm improving already!
p.s. Even I can excuse this mess...it just shows how much we all love reading!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Stop subvocalizing!
Posted by Texas Harveys at 6:53 AM
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2 comments:
That is so great! There's nothing better than reading! That could definately help me get through the stack of books on my dresser that I'm trying to read all at once!
VERY cool picture!! I'm totally going to take this test with Eric sometime. I'll let you know my score.
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