Encourage your children to incorporate note taking into their reading activities. Novels, short stories, and even poetry will take on new meaning as they record profound quotes, funny quips and new vocabulary.
Note-taking should not become a tedious, overwhelming task. It should not impede, but enhance your child’s reading experience. Initiate the process with manageable goals. Inspire your child to record one quote that they find particularly interesting. If your child is young ( late elementary), he could search for an unfamiliar word in his reading.
Obtain a simple but distinct notebook or journal for your son or daughter. This will become their companion as they read. My experience has been that this journal should be unique, something your child will treasure. Title a page with the title of their present book and begin utilizing it immediately.
Your child’s reading journal will prove to be an invaluable tool. They will turn to it as they write book reports, study for literature tests, prepare for Advanced Placement tests and ready themselves for college entrance exams.
“Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.” – Sir Francis Bacon