Reading Smart, 2nd Edition: Simple Strategies for Improved Reading, Paperback

SIMPLE STRATEGIES CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER READER.
Being good at reading isn t just about speed it s about being able to read through info, quickly sort out what s important, and draw useful connections. That s why we at The Princeton Review createdReading Smart, a book designed to help people who have a hard time keeping up with assignments, understanding novels, or even absorbing news articles.Reading Smartwill give you the skills and strategies you need to read efficiently and build your confidence as both a reader and thinker.
WithinReading Smart, you'll find:
TECHNIQUES THAT ACTUALLY WORK.
Straightforward advice for boosting reading comprehension
Specific techniques and step-by-step approaches to all types of texts, from newspapers to novels to test passages
Tips for pacing yourself to get the most out of what you read
Comprehensive guidance on how to extract important information from passages, whether it s big-picture concepts or key details
PRACTICE YOUR WAY TO EXCELLENCE.
Reading comprehension drills and exercises in every chapterto help improve your scores on standardized and classroom tests
Sample passages to help you get comfortable with different kinds of texts
Bonus online drills to help reinforce the reading skills and strategies covered in the book