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so ns im sure theres a few kids out there that have to read a book over the summer and do other stupid assignments. normally you can just get online summaries and write the essay just fine. ive tried to read the book but i hate reading and i get overwhelmed with other things.
so basically a part of the assignment is to annotate the book. This is for ap literature lol. so i randomly write words and underline anything that pops out to my naked eye.
so does anyone else do this to get around a super long novel or do you guys actually read the book.
If you can't be bothered to read a book you will have a tough time in life. Start with this book and then read another one each week. Life will get easier.
550 big pages with a crap ton of other assignments
cobra_commanderIf you can't be bothered to read a book you will have a tough time in life. Start with this book and then read another one each week. Life will get easier.
and if its something interesting i actually love to read. usually something about space, or like boot fitting, new ski designs/technology, mtb, new military vehicles, ect. theres actually like 2-3 books i was forced to read for other english classes and liked those pretty well. this current one just doesnt float my boat
saskskierTo be fair, I missed an 'n' in doesn't, but whatever. Misspelling a word on an internet forum is pretty far down the list of things that concern me.
cobra_commanderIf you can't be bothered to read a book you will have a tough time in life. Start with this book and then read another one each week. Life will get easier.
Idk, I have trouble reading. Not actually trouble reading, but reading through books. Learning issues.
I actually love reading and prefer the imagery in my had to that of movies etc. But it's tough sometimes. I got a lot better at it, but I still have to re read everything multiple times to get it to stick in my head.
On these assignments when I was in 6-8th grade. I used to find books, read the back of it. Then write a summarized version of my own story. Actually enjoyed it a lot. It was for an english class and even though I wasn't reading the books, I was dabbling in creative writing.
I'd like to get back into reading though. Was looking for a couple books in my house the other day. Love that feeling of being excited to pick up a book because you cant wait to find out what happens next. Of being so tired you can't see but trying to slam out a few more pages.
theabortionatorIdk, I have trouble reading. Not actually trouble reading, but reading through books. Learning issues.
I actually love reading and prefer the imagery in my had to that of movies etc. But it's tough sometimes. I got a lot better at it, but I still have to re read everything multiple times to get it to stick in my head.
On these assignments when I was in 6-8th grade. I used to find books, read the back of it. Then write a summarized version of my own story. Actually enjoyed it a lot. It was for an english class and even though I wasn't reading the books, I was dabbling in creative writing.
I'd like to get back into reading though. Was looking for a couple books in my house the other day. Love that feeling of being excited to pick up a book because you cant wait to find out what happens next. Of being so tired you can't see but trying to slam out a few more pages.
theabortionatorIdk, I have trouble reading. Not actually trouble reading, but reading through books. Learning issues.
I actually love reading and prefer the imagery in my had to that of movies etc. But it's tough sometimes. I got a lot better at it, but I still have to re read everything multiple times to get it to stick in my head.
On these assignments when I was in 6-8th grade. I used to find books, read the back of it. Then write a summarized version of my own story. Actually enjoyed it a lot. It was for an english class and even though I wasn't reading the books, I was dabbling in creative writing.
I'd like to get back into reading though. Was looking for a couple books in my house the other day. Love that feeling of being excited to pick up a book because you cant wait to find out what happens next. Of being so tired you can't see but trying to slam out a few more pages.
I have the same issue. I honestly think I might need some medication cause I'm easily distracted in school. It's just hard for me to sit down and give someone my full attention of their choice
.lenconI have the same issue. I honestly think I might need some medication cause I'm easily distracted in school. It's just hard for me to sit down and give someone my full attention of their choice
We all have this issue which is why we gravitate to skiing and spend so much time checking NS. Nothing wrong with you though. You probably don't have any trouble focusing when you are skiing or doing something you like to focus on. Skiing is fun and a lot of the rest is f'd. There is a big problem with people trying to tell people to take speed so they can fit in and finish more f'd tasks for the man. Try to think of another strategy to get through your BS assignment or whatever then go have fun.
OregonDeadWe all have this issue which is why we gravitate to skiing and spend so much time checking NS. Nothing wrong with you though. You probably don't have any trouble focusing when you are skiing or doing something you like to focus on. Skiing is fun and a lot of the rest is f'd. There is a big problem with people trying to tell people to take speed so they can fit in and finish more f'd tasks for the man. Try to think of another strategy to get through your BS assignment or whatever then go have fun.
Honestly even when doing tricks for skiing I have to focus real hard. Like not a whole lot comes "naturally" you know? I love so it's maybe not easier to focus but I feel like is more worth my time
.lenconHonestly even when doing tricks for skiing I have to focus real hard. Like not a whole lot comes "naturally" you know? I love so it's maybe not easier to focus but I feel like is more worth my time
Most people have less trouble dealing when they get older too. It used to be a big deal to me but now I'm convinced working hard to focus is the "natural" way to take on challenges. Sure it can be faster to bang out BS homework on dexidrine or whatever but that's never going to feel like it came "naturally" either. I guess with skiing I break things up into small parts so I can focus on what I need to in the moment. With work and other BS I guess I do the same sort of thing but it is harder when you don't really have love for the task at hand.
okay so here's how i see it. there are two outcomes to faking annotating.
1) you annotate a bunch of random shit and put some words and phrases here and there, but the teacher knows straight away what you've done because none of what you've done has any actual relevance.
2) you annotate a bunch of random shit and put some words and phrases here and there, and the teacher thinks you actually put some thought into it. however you'll still get a low grade and the teacher will think you're a retard because none of what you've done is actually relevant.
or you could just stop being a little bitch and read the fucking book.
CliffyByrookay so here's how i see it. there are two outcomes to faking annotating.
1) you annotate a bunch of random shit and put some words and phrases here and there, but the teacher knows straight away what you've done because none of what you've done has any actual relevance.
2) you annotate a bunch of random shit and put some words and phrases here and there, and the teacher thinks you actually put some thought into it. however you'll still get a low grade and the teacher will think you're a retard because none of what you've done is actually relevant.
or you could just stop being a little bitch and read the fucking book.
Literally all she will do is grab the book, do the little speed flip thing to see if I've marked the book up. Even if she calls me out I'll be like, well at that time I thought this sentence was important to the theme of the book. She also told us to write our immediate thoughts after reading and I've written some pretty majestic responses
shin-bangLiterally all she will do is grab the book, do the little speed flip thing to see if I've marked the book up. Even if she calls me out I'll be like, well at that time I thought this sentence was important to the theme of the book. She also told us to write our immediate thoughts after reading and I've written some pretty majestic responses
Also, she has multiple large classes of this, you think she's gonna take time to actually read through all my annotations along with everyone else's? Lololol
shin-bangNot too much work, I just can't stand the book.
Okay, serious post time. Sorry for being a weiner before.
Likely the teacher in charge of your education is better read, wiser, and smarter than you are. This, along with their teaching certifications, makes them qualified to tell you what to do. They're not doing it because they think it will bore you. They do it because they want you to get something from the activity.
In this case, that activity is reading, and the material is something you don't like. In this instance, you have two paths presented before you. The first is that you can trust your teacher and his/her judgement, suck it up and read the book, and try your best to learn from it. I can tell you from experience, some of the most important things you'll learn from are things that suck to read. It doesn't matter if you don't like it or not. That's no reason to not learn about or try something. If someone (qualified to do so) tells you to do something for your benefit, why would you say no based on something as trivial as "I don't wanna." That's whiny and wasteful.
The second is that you disregard your teacher's good intentions and hopes for your education and fake some bullshit because you don't have the nuts to stand up and say "I didn't read this." You'll be wasting your time and your teacher's time.
You clearly understand that you're expected to read this book because you're willing to fake work (big no-no IMO) in order to make it look like you did. However, realize that this is meant to help you, not punish you, and that you need to trust the planning, experience, and intentions of your teacher. There are plenty of reasons to question an instructor, but laziness or lack of interest are not included.
shin-bangNot too much work, I just can't stand the book.
Still dude... It's not that much work ha
Your entire life is going to be full of shit you can't stand and you're gonna have to do 100 times more work with said item/project/person that you can't stand.
**This post was edited on Jul 20th 2015 at 7:56:23pm
mirozOkay, serious post time. Sorry for being a weiner before.
Likely the teacher in charge of your education is better read, wiser, and smarter than you are. This, along with their teaching certifications, makes them qualified to tell you what to do. They're not doing it because they think it will bore you. They do it because they want you to get something from the activity.
In this case, that activity is reading, and the material is something you don't like. In this instance, you have two paths presented before you. The first is that you can trust your teacher and his/her judgement, suck it up and read the book, and try your best to learn from it. I can tell you from experience, some of the most important things you'll learn from are things that suck to read. It doesn't matter if you don't like it or not. That's no reason to not learn about or try something. If someone (qualified to do so) tells you to do something for your benefit, why would you say no based on something as trivial as "I don't wanna." That's whiny and wasteful.
The second is that you disregard your teacher's good intentions and hopes for your education and fake some bullshit because you don't have the nuts to stand up and say "I didn't read this." You'll be wasting your time and your teacher's time.
You clearly understand that you're expected to read this book because you're willing to fake work (big no-no IMO) in order to make it look like you did. However, realize that this is meant to help you, not punish you, and that you need to trust the planning, experience, and intentions of your teacher. There are plenty of reasons to question an instructor, but laziness or lack of interest are not included.
#Rekt I totally get what you're saying, and really the teacher is doing it because of the cirriculum not out for good intentions. But I really get where you're coming from. I've actually manned up last couple couple times in English and read the book. I do have to say 2 out of the 3 books were still terrible, but I did learn something from "warriors don't cry".
I say yours was the 2nd best response next to borty, but it's too late to read the book now, but a couple people have actually made me feel bad about it and I'll try to read every book that I'm assigned from now on.
shin-bang#Rekt I totally get what you're saying, and really the teacher is doing it because of the cirriculum not out for good intentions. But I really get where you're coming from. I've actually manned up last couple couple times in English and read the book. I do have to say 2 out of the 3 books were still terrible, but I did learn something from "warriors don't cry".
I say yours was the 2nd best response next to borty, but it's too late to read the book now, but a couple people have actually made me feel bad about it and I'll try to read every book that I'm assigned from now on.
I think that is wise.
Remember, the people who designed that curriculum also know a thing or two about literature and education. Your teacher might have even been involved in that discussion.
A lot of classic literature is tough to read, but you do it in school because it's good for you. No one says you have to like it. In fact, if you don't like it (for more reasons than that it bored you), you could probably have a really interesting and constructive discussion in class about it.
.lenconI have the same issue. I honestly think I might need some medication cause I'm easily distracted in school. It's just hard for me to sit down and give someone my full attention of their choice
Maybe so maybe not. They would probably throw you under the ADHD spectrum and hit you with those. Maybe that'd be good, maybe it wouldn't, but they're so quick to jump on that train.
The Onion did an "article" about youthful tendency disorder.
Idk, I got diagnosed with ADHD and other shit. Misdiagnosed imo looking back but whatever. My dad tried to keep me out of that spot which I can understand, but as much as I wasn't put on meds of any kind earlier, I was struggling pretty hard in school at times.
Early on enough it wasn't bad because you didn't have much homework etc. You could tune out everything, not study for anything, never do anything at home and still do awesome.
I'm no doctor and their wouldn't be any point of getting a diagnosis now or even years ago when I figured things out, but pretty sure I have aspergers. Autistic traits for days. But me and everyone else got scooped up under the wing of ADHD.
Idk what I'm saying. I just hate the way if you're a kid and you're depressed you have ADHD, if you have a stomach ache you have ADHD, if you did bad on a test if you have ADHD, if you have ADHD you might have ADHD lol.
If you're drinking, drank errytime I said adhd.
I guess if you don't need it you can just sell it.
theabortionatorMaybe so maybe not. They would probably throw you under the ADHD spectrum and hit you with those. Maybe that'd be good, maybe it wouldn't, but they're so quick to jump on that train.
The Onion did an "article" about youthful tendency disorder.
Idk, I got diagnosed with ADHD and other shit. Misdiagnosed imo looking back but whatever. My dad tried to keep me out of that spot which I can understand, but as much as I wasn't put on meds of any kind earlier, I was struggling pretty hard in school at times.
Early on enough it wasn't bad because you didn't have much homework etc. You could tune out everything, not study for anything, never do anything at home and still do awesome.
I'm no doctor and their wouldn't be any point of getting a diagnosis now or even years ago when I figured things out, but pretty sure I have aspergers. Autistic traits for days. But me and everyone else got scooped up under the wing of ADHD.
Idk what I'm saying. I just hate the way if you're a kid and you're depressed you have ADHD, if you have a stomach ache you have ADHD, if you did bad on a test if you have ADHD, if you have ADHD you might have ADHD lol.
If you're drinking, drank errytime I said adhd.
I guess if you don't need it you can just sell it.
I get what you're saying man. I've always had this struggle but just thought it was a struggle. Never until this year did a think any of this until kids were saying they take adderal and adhd and all that crap. I've come to realize a lot of people take anti anxiety pills and stuff and to be honest that kind of pisses me off. People are practically taking performance enhancing drugs for school. And her I am, busting my butt, (not on this assignment at least, lol) and I get good grades but I'm super stressed. Idk man, I don't feel stressed on the ski hill that's all I know, even though it might be hard to focus on tricks.
.lenconI've come to realize a lot of people take anti anxiety pills and stuff and to be honest that kind of pisses me off. People are practically taking performance enhancing drugs for school.
I get what you're saying but have you ever considered some of those people might legitimately need medication?
i did this throughout lang and lit, go on shmoop for the book, look at all the themes and shit, find said quote in book, copy shmoop onto sticky note, boom good grade
