i can read 100 pages in a book in less than a hour.... is that good for a 14 year old?

Answer 1

I can read the same amount in the same time(perhaps more)for novels and I can remember it too.
But when it comes to my study books I can't seem to go past 3 pages an hour.......
Can anybody tell me why?

Answer 2

It depends what book you're reading. Some are more difficult than others. But I'd say, that's a pretty good rate of reading. It shows you have a good grasp of the written word.
However, some books are to be slowly digested. It's not necessarily a race. If you want to become a better reader, you'll eventually find some books are better taken in slowly, giving yourself the time to absorb what is really being said.
But I'd say you sound like you're on your way to become a life-long avid reader.

Answer 3

Do you remember what you've read two weeks down the road? Do you get enjoyment from speed reading? I think; in my humble opinion; that you'd get more enjoyment when you are reading, when you see what you are reading in your mind as a movie unfolding. When you are reading something interesting whether it is fiction or nonfiction, it is way better to enjoy what you are reading than to try and impress people by bragging about how fast you can read. And it is more imperitive if you comprehend what you have read than it is to just say 'I can read 100 pages in less than an hour'.

Answer 4

I'm 12 and I read 100 pages in little over an hour. I read at a 11th grade level. I comprehend everything.

Answer 5

Reading quickly can come in useful...in certain situations. Some things do require more time to appreciate and comprehend. But you should be more than capable of deciding for yourself what those things are. For example, I wouldn't approach reading a science or history textbook the same way I'd approach reading a novel--even a literary classic. Comprehension is key, but I think some people assume that people who read quickly couldn't possibly be "comprehending" what they read instead of just skimming it in order to brag. You can do both.

But that being said, it's the enjoyment and pleasure you get from reading--whether fast or slow--that matters most.

Answer 6

Yes it is good. However remember that speed isn't everything. When people can read fast they tend to do so. When you are reading a school book with a lot of little details, try to slow down a little. It is great to red other books fast. I do.

Answer 7

That is fantastic, you'll benefit from this as you
get older. Reading is a wonderful thing for any
young person to do. Keep it up, now don't
forget to challenge yourself once in a while by
reading a book that is harder to read to keep your
literacy skills in focus. Skimming a book doesn't
count.

Answer 8

It's handy. I could do that too. It's great for those really long exam questions you're gonna get in high school. And you can read a play for English 10 times faster than everyone else.

Answer 9

Depends.

What new ways of thinking did you derive from the book?

How much did you enjoy it?

How many questions did it open in your mind?

Speed is not the measure of a true reader.

Answer 10

Wow. That is truly amazing. I can only do that with books that I am really interested in. Good job!