41 Learning Methods That Benefit a Lifetime

Chapter 32

There are many extracurricular reading materials, ranging from astronomy to geography, mathematics, physics, chemistry, literature, history and philosophy. They can be divided into three categories: one is the classics, which are conducive to consolidating and expanding knowledge and further forming good study habits. Readings; the second is cultural and educational, that is, readings that are beneficial to broaden horizons and increase knowledge and talents in all aspects; the third is entertainment (or games), that is, readings that help relax the rhythm of life and adjust the taste.

Classic books are cultural treasures that we have passed down forever from generation to generation.Before the holiday, many schools and teachers issued book lists according to the reading ability of students of different grades, mostly classics, biographies and Chinese and foreign cultural books.Middle school, senior and senior high school students can go to literature bookstores to select original editions of famous works, such as the four major Chinese classics and some classic world classics, which are of great benefit to improving the ability of literary appreciation.Junior high school and elementary school students can choose the abbreviated and illustrated versions of famous books, which are written according to the acceptance ability of children of different ages. "Three, Hundred, Thousand" and other traditional Chinese enlightenment books are also good for children's mental development.In modern and contemporary Chinese literature, the works of writers such as Bing Xin are also suitable for young children to read.

Literary and educational readings contain the power of knowledge.Cultural and educational and popular science books are the most reassuring.They teach people truth, goodness and beauty, and teach people to seek truth.For example, among them, various composition competitions, test-oriented compositions, etc., mainly have a relatively direct effect on improving writing skills.Now we strongly advocate reducing the burden of study, so teachers and parents should not excessively increase the burden of children's study in addition to the necessary guidance books. Extracurricular reading should be based on popular science books that broaden horizons and knowledge, such as "One Hundred Thousand Why", "Encyclopedia of Chinese Youth" and so on.Popular science books imported from abroad, such as "Scary Science", are unique and worth reading.

Entertainment books are happy companions in spare time.Since the online world is so unpredictable, experts suggest that buying online games and electronic game books should be minimized during the summer vacation.Some game books that can cultivate hands-on ability and artistic accomplishment are our good partners now.Books with rich pictures and texts, such as paper prints, models, origami, clay sculpture, household items DIY, etc., can stimulate our hands-on ability.Riddles, humorous stories, brain teasers and other books are both interesting and intellectually stimulating, but be aware that some of them may be too "nonsensical" in some of the poorly written and sensational books.

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