Chapter 4 : Reflection

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew something about the topic but not too much I knew that there were words in English, which were made up of three parts which are called Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes. I want to know more about how these parents in a word can help us understand that particular word. I learned that words are built upon at least one root and can also have more than one Prefix, Root or suffixes. What I would still like to know are more examples that can help us figure out the word without using a dictionary.

Reflection:Chapter 3

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew something about the topic but not a lot I became interested when thy spoke about the different kinds of context clues. What i learned was about synonym clues, contrast clues, and inference clues. Something that i would still like to know are more examples in how you can use more these context clues.

Compulsive or Pathological Gambling: Reflection

Before reading this material/story, I knew something about gambling but not how addictive it was. I want to know more about the affect it has on students in colleges around the world. I learned that a lot of gamblers can even gamble their families, homes and even their jobs. What I would still like to know is what they are doing to decrease the amount of gambling going on.

Chapter 2: Reflection

Before reading this material/Chapter, I knew something about the topic. I knew how textbooks organized their readings. I also knew about the table of contents and what it was. I want to know more about how to read and analyze photographs. I also would like to know more about tips for working with classmates. I learned that there are certain ways you can work effectively in a group. Some examples are, when working in a group you have to select energetic class mates to work with. Also, treat others how you would want to be treated. What I would still like to know is how to analyze photographs and tips for working with others.

Chapter 1: Reflection

Before reading this material/chapter, I knew nothing about the topic. I became interested when i had begun reading. This led to me wanting to know more about tips on ways i can improve my studying ability. I learned that by rereading the chapter more than once isn’t the best way to study, it takes up most of your time. I also learned that instead of sending yourself negative messages you should send yourself positive ones. The last thing i learned was, when doing assignments you should set goals for yourself. Lastly when you are done with all your assignments you should reward yourself for accomplishing them. What i still want to know are tips for taking test/ Quizzes. I also want to know ways i can better myself when reading a passage.