1. Think about some of the material you read (books, magazines, online articles, and so on).
    • Describe briefly some of the texts you read that require different styles of reading. As stated, the roles change the way you read. 
    • When you read someone else's communication, what are some techniques that cause you some difficulty in comprehending their message? 
    • Suggest some ways in which you might help yourself improve your reading skills. 
    • What is one area where you can easily skim through the reading material? Why is tha
    1. Find a visual text and take a detailed look at it. Be sure to include a good, clear copy of the visual and briefly discuss the impact of the following:
      • What idea is being presented in this picture? 
      • What do you see that makes you say that?
      • What more can you find? 
      • What tone is communicated through the visual? What details support this?
      • How are the idea and the tone connected? 

          1. Find a short speech on YouTube, listen to it, and respond to the following statements. Please provide the URL link to your selected speech.
            • Summarize the main points of the speech in no more than two sentences.
            • What is the speaker’s attitude towards what he is talking about? What elements of speaking and/or listening contribute to his or her attitude? (Pay attention to posture, facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, and so on.)
            • What are some visual or auditory cues of the speaker that indicate a different message than what is being spoken? (Again, look at elements such as posture, facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, and so on.)