The more you practice the quicker the process becomes untilyou’re reading like a writer almost automatically.
I like this part because it makes reading like a writer seem less scary. It reminds me that it takes practice but gets easier over time. I want to start asking more questions when I read. I plan to use this technique in my next class reading.
One thing that I like to do is to highlight andunderline the passage in the text itself, and then try to answer the fol-lowing three questions on my notepad:• What is the technique the author is using here?• Is this technique effective?• What would be the advantages and disadvantages if I tried thissame technique in my writing?
The three-question strategy is beneficial because it gives me a straightforward way to break down what the writer is doing. This could make reading feel less confusing. I plan to try this strategy when I work on my next essay.
It’s important to read with a pen or highlighter in your hand so thatyou can mark—right on the text—all those spots where you identifyan interesting choice the author has made or a writerly technique youmight want to use
I like how the author suggests reading with either a pen or a highlighter. This is an easy way to stay focused and notice what the writer is doing. I want to try this during my next reading assignment so I can pay closer attention and better understand the techniques.