Use a pencil or highlighter to mark key ideas, unfamiliar words, and important passages
Read actively by asking questions as you go
Note the main argument or purpose of each chapter
Summarize sections in your own words
Pay attention to recurring themes, symbols, and character development
Revisit difficult passages more than once
Keep a reading journal for thoughts, quotes, and reactions
Discuss the book with others to deepen understanding
Connect the book’s ideas to your own experiences or other texts
Read at a pace that allows reflection and comprehension