Genre Reflection # 2 How to Appear to Have Read a Book

How to Appear to Have Read a Book

This is the secret of all secrets. Shhh you must tell no one or risk teachers finding out. Repeat the phrase, “I solemnly swear to only tell the cool people about how to appear to have read a book, if a teacher should find I will evoke the 5^th amendment.”   

First, you must spark note. This will give you theme and summary and cut out on half the work time, more than likely you will be tested over the same themes spark note has.

 Now you are prepared to face the class. Start a conversation about the book with a few class mates before class. Remember the ones who arrive early tend to be smart. Now make them tell you everything you need to know and throughout the conversation throw in a few opposing viewpoints by summing up what they said but giving the opposite perspective. This will cause them to talk more because everyone knows the smart kids have to be right.

Class is starting don’t panic. Next, don’t make eye contact with the teacher nor put your head down. The teacher is watching and looking. Quick look through your notes like you’re thinking. You want to make sure you are called upon after some have spoken.  Now listen to the classmates that are speaking and comment on their comments.  Also, say the same thing they said but in a different ways. This will make you seem well prepared and seem like you’re participating. 

Now, the teacher may surprise you and tell you to write something about the book. It’s all good do the following: use vague or broad terminology, elaborate on small parts of the book, and most importantly write with confidence by using phrases like without a doubt.

 If all else fails just remember to dance around the issue. Remember, this is English and it is subjective.