Tag Archives: print reading

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Your Local Library

Posted on February 7, 2023 by Advanced Reading Concepts

This blog was originally published in 2013! But I am putting it out again because I want us to support our libraries more now than ever! I can’t imagine how hard it would be to be a librarian or manage … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Deception

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Advanced Reading Concepts

This is another re-post of one of our first blogs. It is unfortunate that it keeps being relevant.But Friday’s Columbus Dispatch had an article in it called: Poll: Misinformation a problem. “Most respondents say it spurs extremism, hate.” Written by … Continue reading →

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Amazing Results on the Book “Anthem”

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Our Upper Arlington Summer Speed Reading students read Anthem by Ayn Rand on their last day of class. Their average reading speed upon completing the book was 3,160 words per minute and their comprehension a whopping 92%! (Their beginning comprehension … Continue reading →

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Discover or Rediscover Your Public Library

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“When I discovered libraries, it was like having Christmas every day.”–Jean Fritz, children’s author Last week was National Library Week, and, though we’re a week late, it’s never too late to discover or rediscover your local library! Just don’t plan … Continue reading →

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Summer Speed Readers Soar with Less Stress and More Success!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“I was very skeptical of this class at first, but by the end of the first day I was very excited to learn and grow. This class taught me so much more than I ever expected and I know this … Continue reading →

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Is the Internet Ruining Reading?

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“The attention span of a computer is only as long as its electrical cord.“–Dan Rather Because of the internet, emailing, and text-messaging on cell phones, we actually do more reading now than we did in the seventies and eighties when … Continue reading →

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Reading a “Real” Book Is Better Than Reading on an E-Reader

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Advanced Reading Concepts

More fun to read a real book I have  always preferred reading from paper to an electronic device. My Kindle does have advantages as it goes to sleep when I do so I don’t have to find my place when I wake … Continue reading →

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August 9th is Book Lovers Day!

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Advanced Reading Concepts

Saturday, August 9th is Book Lovers Day.  I found the following information about it from the website of Holiday Insights: “When : August 9th and/or first Saturday in November. Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place in the … Continue reading →

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Vikings Punter Chris Kluwe Is Also a Gifted Speedreader

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“He read the entire Chronicles of Narnia series when he was four, and we said, ‘O.k., we’re going to have to keep him from getting bored.’”  –Ron Kluwe, father of Chris Kluwe When I think of famous speedreaders, I think of John … Continue reading →

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Read a Banned Book

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“To choose a good book, look in an inquisitor’s prohibited list.“–John Aiken Celebrate the freedom to read what you want and having an open mind during Banned Book Week, September 30-October 6, 2012.  We have listed below ten frequently challenged classics.  The … Continue reading →

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