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I would suggest reading them beforehand, if you have the time to do them - especially if they're for a lit class. When you read literature for analysis, which is what you should be doing on a high school level, you should really read it 2-3 times. The first time, read for a basic overview of what's going on - characters, plot, conflict/resolution, basic themes, basic symbolism. The second time (when it's assigned, in this case), read through to catch things you didn't catch the first time - deeper themes, deeper symbolism, plot devices, etc. If you have a chance to read it a third time, read through it to find the application of the book - I've read it, now what do I do with it? The author wrote the book for specific reason - what was it?
For textbooks, I would say skim the book - get a basic idea of how it's set up, where to look for answers, any ideas or concepts that you're not terribly familiar with that you may need to research a little deeper. This way, when you go to work with it, you'll have a much better idea on how to jump in without having to search through it and waste time.
Good luck - and great work on being prepared :)
you can read them if you want to
Why would someone get fired for reading them beforhand? I think that is the right thing to do. I mean you should be familiar with what you have to teach before you get in the classroom. I think if you have the time and energy then you should read them beforehand!
I think it might be a waste of time.
If you get handouts and such on the book you are just going to have to re-read it to get the answers.
But if you're bored, why not ...
I'm trying that too! I'm starting to read this 900+ page book before I have to read it during the year, it'll give me a lot more free time. Yes, sure, tell them. I don't really see a problem with telling them...
I think it would be a good idea becasue you'd have a better idea aboutt he material you'll be teaching and if you come across something you're not sure about you can figure it out before you teach it!
Like read the entire textbook? Or the stories, etc, that are in an English or reading book?
I don't know if I could read my entire US History or Calculus book. Skim them maybe, but not read the whole thing.
you would be wasting time. The teacher would probably have you read an alternative book instead. Don't bother, because even if you do, you'll wind up forgetting half of the material by the time yall discuss it.
Why wouldn't you be able to read the beforehand if YOU buy them? They are yours, so yes you can read them. There is no reason for you to get into trouble for reading them before they are assigned.
Again, they cannot forbid you from reading a book that you paid for.it's yours, you can do as you please.
You would be more prepared too!
I think if you have read it, you may as well say you have. I doubt if the teacher would think you as less impressive, or at least I wouldn't think he/she should. If I were the teacher, I think I'd be happy if my students prepare ahead of time, or are interested in reading enough that they happened to have read some books I'm assigning. :) I think it's a wise thing you're doing because after you read the book this year, next year you can devote more time to think deeper about the meanings and such, than spending all your time reading the story.
Kudos to you!
I can't imagine not reading the textbooks beforehand. Why would any teacher be told not to? How would you plan your lessons?
i think there is no reason to rush. just read the books when they are given to you. if it is a book that interests you i see no reason why you can't read it ahead of time, but when you have to read it again in school, you may be easily bored or irritated with it.
I think it makes more sense to read them beforehand so you know what's up next and what you need to spend more time on in class.
Tell the truth. Why would you want to lie about wither you read a book of not? If the teacher does not like it tell her your sorry but you wanted to get started.
My suggestion is to contact the professor and ask them their opinion. I did that one semester because I knew it was going to be a hard semester for me, so I read two of my Japanese literature books during the summer, by recommendation of the teacher. He didn't want me to read some of the others, because there was a plan he had in mind as to what I should learn from reading it for the first time. If its a common book that you may have already read by chance, than I'd say its okay, but see what the teacher/prof says.
I agree with HotLittlePotato.
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