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Popular indeed, but so unorganized :( I tried this before making this post originally. There has got to be some reading comp test out there designed for this purpose. I would be shocked if there wasn't.

I agree. He is also well known for his eccentricity, unconventional behavior, and outspoken, anti-semitic political views. I believe he also congratulated the 9/11 terrorists.

I have read several techniques for critiquing and analyzing literature. All of them first require complete understanding of what the author is conveying. Most techniques call for the use a journal in which you make references to the ideas or behaviors presented in the literature. Once you are...

I like the ability to write in my books. Plus, for reasons unbeknownst to me, I just like reading a new book. I do not know why, but I get more satisfaction out of it.

Those are good tests but will all have different scoring schemas thus making it hard to tell improvement from one test to another. I’m looking for just 1 exam with huge test bank designed to test reading comp.

I’m trying to take one exam a week. I’ve got a wall chart and I’m blotting points. I hope to see an upward curve as I progress in my rigorous reading plan. My problem is – I’m going to run out of tests soon. I’ve been taking GRE verbal tests and MCAT verbal tests. I want to replace these...

This topic seems more purposeful in a different forum all together but since it was engendered here let’s discuss it: The most effective way to do better on GRE or MCAT tests is to do a lot of practice tests. VS. The most effective way to do better on GRE or MCAT is to have read a large...

Do you, experienced reader, find reading historical fiction an accurate, at least contextually, method for obtaining knowledge? Do you believe reading fiction about a very broad category such as US history would provide a reasonable frame of reference from a historical point of view? Certainly...

I came across a fascinating study by R.A. Knuth and B.F. Jones (Published 1991) which gave me some profound insights. The link above provides the whole article, but the sections: Important Findings from Cognitive Sciences and Characteristics of Poor/Successful Readers are what really impressed...

I don’t think there is a correct, or at least universal answer, to the question of how educated, wise, or enlightened a person is. And I would not be so bold as to define the great conversation. But I would point to the words of the acclaimed writer, photographer and activist Walter Lippman...

I’ve been thinking about the skills involved with reading and understanding literature for the last few weeks. This process has occupied many hours, and I’ve conclude that I was missing out on enormous development by not educating myself through reading on a daily basis. Isaac Watts advised...

This thread reminded me of a quotation I read in “the well trained mind” by Susan Wise Bauer, The British mystery writer Dorothy L. Sayers, proposing a return to classical education, gave a speech at Oxford which influenced me greatly:

This is exactly what people should never do. With this quote you support my position that these books are dangerous. Think, the poor person I was talking to would be given more false information! I would spread 'lies' as potential truth and obfuscate any hard facts because I read a bias book and...

I don't read books like that because I'm always worried my mind will become adulterated with misinformation. Even if it is just humor, I might remember a fragment of something and think it's true after enough time has passed. Perhaps I’m being too paranoid. These books often go on national...

I understand what you guys are talking about now! I'm reading everyday and loving it, but now a bookstore to me has because that of a drug-deal to a crack head! I have 7 books backed up!

So many successful people follow routines from which they rarely waver. I'm going to go read his book.

Cathy – You’re the second or third person who recommended the group discussion (book club) and I really appreciate that. I would never have sought after that – thanks. You know, I think it’s probably good for just it’s purpose, but the real benefit of belonging to a group like that is the...

That’s a very good idea. I should throw mine out. But what would I point all my furniture at?

Thanks for the input – that makes sense. One thing I really take out of what you say, and a few others who said similar things, is that if you’re reading something you love, you won’t view the skill development as a chore. I didn’t really think about that before, and I appreciate that point of...

Oh yes, of course. Apparently there is a little debate on this forum about how to prepare for one of those tests. The ‘how to’ take verbal section books have lots of debate about it. Some would have you study just practice verbal tests. Others would tell you to read periodicals with intensity...