Reading
Some suggestions on getting more out of your reading:
1. Figure out your purpose in reading. Is it for an assignment or for pleasure? For pleasure is easiest, of course, but sometimes you need to read for research or for information.
2. Decide whether the material meets your needs. Look at the introduction, table of contents, pictures, summaries.
3. Highlight and/or underline important information. If it's a borrowed item from the Learning Commons or another library, use sticky notes.
4. Take notes.
5. Read difficult material when you are most wide awake.
6. Read in a comfortable place, but not too comfortable - to avoid falling asleep.
Find more tips on Improving Your Reading and How to Be a Better Reader.
Where to find your reading material ...
Destiny Quest
Destiny Quest is our library management system. Use your network login to search a vast collection of reliable resources (books, graphics, encyclopaedias, online resources). Follett Shelf offers e-books to read on computers, Android and iOS devices. Can't find what you want? Ask staff to help you.
OverDrive
The Ottawa Catholic School Board provides access to OverDrive for students and teachers to find eBooks and free Educator Resources. Use your network login to access. Have you tried it?
Ottawa Public Library
The Ottawa Public Library provides a rich array of print materials, electronic resources and services to students and families living in the Ottawa-Carleton region. The North Gloucester branch location is only two blocks from Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School. Have you checked it out?
Ottawa Public Library - virtual library card
Grade 7-12 Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students can apply for an Ottawa Public Library (OPL) virtual card to gain access to all of its eContent and online services. Do you have yours?
Ottawa Citizen Digital Newspaper
Take time to read it daily.
Online World Newspapers
Thousands of read-online world newspapers organized by country and region.
News in Levels
World news written in three different levels for students of English.
1. Figure out your purpose in reading. Is it for an assignment or for pleasure? For pleasure is easiest, of course, but sometimes you need to read for research or for information.
2. Decide whether the material meets your needs. Look at the introduction, table of contents, pictures, summaries.
3. Highlight and/or underline important information. If it's a borrowed item from the Learning Commons or another library, use sticky notes.
4. Take notes.
5. Read difficult material when you are most wide awake.
6. Read in a comfortable place, but not too comfortable - to avoid falling asleep.
Find more tips on Improving Your Reading and How to Be a Better Reader.
Where to find your reading material ...
Destiny Quest
Destiny Quest is our library management system. Use your network login to search a vast collection of reliable resources (books, graphics, encyclopaedias, online resources). Follett Shelf offers e-books to read on computers, Android and iOS devices. Can't find what you want? Ask staff to help you.
OverDrive
The Ottawa Catholic School Board provides access to OverDrive for students and teachers to find eBooks and free Educator Resources. Use your network login to access. Have you tried it?
Ottawa Public Library
The Ottawa Public Library provides a rich array of print materials, electronic resources and services to students and families living in the Ottawa-Carleton region. The North Gloucester branch location is only two blocks from Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School. Have you checked it out?
Ottawa Public Library - virtual library card
Grade 7-12 Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students can apply for an Ottawa Public Library (OPL) virtual card to gain access to all of its eContent and online services. Do you have yours?
Ottawa Citizen Digital Newspaper
Take time to read it daily.
Online World Newspapers
Thousands of read-online world newspapers organized by country and region.
News in Levels
World news written in three different levels for students of English.