Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
Even in an advanced English class in sixth grade, we had to read books out loud, and everyone was so slow. I'd read ahead, then get in trouble because I wasn't on the same page as everyone else. I think the teacher just assumed that I wasn't paying attention, and I wasn't self-confident enough to say "Actually, I finished the book" or something.
This - exactly! Additionally, I am a very visual learner, so I didn't retain anything I didn't read on my own.