Hi there, welcome to the "Reading: An Everyday's Joy's hint section". As the name indicates, in this section you can gather some imformation about how to start reading.
This time we will talk about what should i do first ?, a question that has been around our minds in every activity we have decided to participate.
Remember that the last time we talked about how to be a good reader, this time i'll give you a hint that will make much easier your path to become the reader you want to be.
One of the last advices i gave you was that you should pick something you wold like to read but if you don't know what it would be then here is a test you might want to take, this test was developed with the intention of clearing your mind out.
After taking this test you will know what kind of book you might be interested in.
Question One: When I watch TV or go to the movies, I most like to
A. feel as though I'm learning something. (5 points toward Nonfiction) B. be emotionally engaged and happy. (4 points toward Fiction; 1 point for Comedy) C. be emotionally engaged and sad/angry/afraid. (4 points toward Fiction; 1 point toward Drama) D. cheer on my favorite team. (5 points toward Sports) E. n/a (I never enjoy TV or movies - 0 points)
Question Two:. When I play video games, I most like to
A. re-enact war scenarios in realistic settings. (5 points toward Nonfiction) B. solve puzzles. (3 points toward Fiction; 1 point for Comedy; 1 points for Drama) C. destroy zombies. (3 points toward Fiction; 1 point toward Drama; 1 points toward Speculative Fiction) D. win.(5 points toward Sports) E. n/a (I never play video games - 0 points)
Question 3: The last thing I read that I enjoyed was
A. a news item or blog. (5 points toward Nonfiction) B. a funny text message or email. (4 points toward Fiction; 1 point for Comedy) C. a good book or short story. (4 points toward Fiction; 1 point toward Drama) D. a sports statistic. (5points toward Sports) E. n/a (I have never enjoyed reading anything - 0 points)
Question Four: If I had to choose one of the following books to read based on the title alone, it would be
A. Objects in Space: An Independent Astronomer's Guide (4/5 points toward Nonfiction; 1/5 points toward Speculative Fiction; 0/5 points for everything else) B. Relationship Fail! (4 points toward Fiction; 1 points for Comedy) C. A Serious Matter (4 points toward Fiction; 1 points toward Drama) D. Heisman History (5 points toward Sports)
Question Five: If I had to choose a genre that is my favorite to read, I would choose
A. nonfiction (educational materials, emails, blogs, news).(5 points toward Nonfiction) B. comedy.(4 points toward Fiction; 1 point for Comedy) C. drama.(4 points toward Fiction; 1 point toward Drama) D. speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror).(4 points toward Fiction; 1 point toward Speculative Fiction) E. sports news.(5 points toward Sports)
When you are done you can use this matrix to record your score.
| Category | Points |
|---|---|
| Fiction | |
| Comedy | |
| Drama | |
| Speculative Fiction | |
| Sports | |
| Nonfiction |
depending on your score this are possible outcomes.
Nonfiction:You like to read information that is based in reality. When you read, you like for it to have a clearly defined purpose that is apart from simply being entertaining. Consider picking up newspapers and magazines.
Fiction:
You like to escape when you read. You enjoy stories that tell you about something other than your normal life. As long as it's not real, it's up your alley. Consider picking up books and short stories.
Comedy:
You like to laugh, and you want whatever you read to make you happy. If it is silly or has a happy ending, you're game. Consider picking up a funny book or magazine.
Drama:
You like to be serious when you read. Sitting on the edge of your seat or shedding a tear or two for your favorite characters is not out of the question. Consider picking up a dramatic novel or short story.
Speculative Fiction:
You like to get as far away from reality as possible when you read. Whether you love aliens, dragons, or zombies, you enjoy escaping into a world completely unlike your own. Consider picking up a science fiction, fantasy, or horror story.
Sports:
You like to keep up with your favorite teams. Sports are interesting to you, and you just can't get enough. Consider picking up a book or magazine about sports.
Have a nice reading kid, don't forget to leave your comments if you want to discuss something.
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