i'm so greatful that i chose to take this class.it has taught me how to evaluate and understand what i'm reading. before this class i had problems understanding what i read, at times i  would get very aggrevated and impatient when reading. now for an example, if i come across words that i do not understand , my dictionary is by my side, i'm fully ready to look up the word . because of this class my vocalbulary has improved tremendously. it has always been for me to broaden my vocalbulary. i can't believe how it has help me in my speech class. doing speeches has help me to outline and get the best out of what i'm reading.it's because of reading that i'm able to identify main ideas and supporting ideas, which has assist. me in wrting and organinzing  better speeches. learning is such fun .reading has open another door for me in terms of better expressing myself on my job and with my peers. i plan to con tinue with another section in reading for the coming spring semester. i'm thankful for mrs. burrus who so clearly lectured in this class and made reading less of a hassle. i blogged how i use to speed read because of no patient and no interest actually, but now i sort of look forward to reading articles, books etc. i not promising that i will become an avid reader but hopefully i will be better able to express my thoughts on thing that i will surely read from time to time. mrs. burrus i'm very appreciative for this semester.