I use my active reading skills in a lot of my classes, but one of the classes that I have used it the most in my First Year Experience (IHS) class. We were assigned a book, I Believe, to read and discuss in small groups. Although the professor did not say we had to annotate, I knew it would be a lot easier discussing if I annotated. By annotating I had the ability to bring up quotes and key major points while discussing. I also knew I could relate the stories with myself or other stories. By relating the stories helped me remember them. I also have used critical thinking by asking questions throughout the text then asking them to my discussion group. My active reading skills have benefited me in many classes, IHS discussions are very good and intellectual because almost everyone annotates!