Teachers don’t really like when students do things last minute because they know that the best effort won’t be done, however one could assume that they rather have the student finish the assignment. Leaving a book for the last minute is not recommended but sometimes it happens, so here are some tips to help finish books from Shakespeare to Frankenstein.
1. Evaluate the book
Look at the size of the book and the font. A book may look agonizing but it could have larger text, but at the same time a smaller book could have small font. Seeing this will help you know how long it may take.
2. Figure out how long you take on each page
If you have already started reading then you may know your pace to the book. If you haven’t, then read a few pages to determine how long it will take and whether it is possible of not.
3. Set time goals
This may work for some students. If you set a goal every thirty minutes it will help you keep on pace and encourage you to finish. However this may backfire on some students who will rush to meet that goal. Be flexible with the time. Also don’t look at the clock every few minutes, because it will make the task seem longer.
4. Create rewards
For longer books, keep the reward small to say a piece of candy, or a few minutes on the internet. If the rewards are too large to say a television show then that will throw you off track and make it seem longer. If the book is on the short side, then have larger rewards like a walk outside or watching a few video clips. Creating rewards will make you want to reach your time goal.
