Why is Reading so important?
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Re: Why is Reading so important?
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Well said!Kryshonda wrote:I agree with everything you posted, but also want to add that pertaining to our youth today reading is vitally important because they are losing basic vocabulary and communication skills. We have children who can text, and use spell-check, but can't tell you the difference between words like advice and advise or the proper use of your, you are and yours, nevertheless tell you the meanings. Reading helps us to get a command of the English language.......its battle we can't afford to lose in the Educational and Creative War.
~Patrick Henry
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What I mean is choosing books outside your comfort zone to really challenge your abilities to stick with a book and reading skills. I have read some books that I really did not enjoy but was glad that I got there in the end and stuck with them.
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BINGOralfy wrote:Ultimately, it is the only way to learn as much as possible about the world and about humanity.
Most non-readers seem to be ignorant about many things. Reading introduces you to infinite (ok not really) amounts of information.
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"Reading is the best way to improve knowledge"
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In my opinion, all the stated reasons for reading are important but on the top of my list would be communication.changoora wrote:6. Tools of Communicating
It is the most important tool of communicating, through reading, you communicate, through reading, you understand more, and thus you can communicate better with people. As if a person that know nothing, he hasn't had anything to share, and he probably don't even understand what people are sharing. Through reading, you build a more solid bridge of communication. It is one of the most important tools we use every day to connect with each other. Whereas if you don't read, you can't even connect with the world and what people are talking about out there, including understanding what this article is all about. Reading connects you with the world.
I believe reading is at the forefront of communication.
Even though we have evolved from scribbles in the dust to electronics, we are still communication by reading and writing, e.g. email, texting, FaceBook, Twitter, forums, blogging, websites visited, not to forget the myriad of PDFs and business forms filled out online.
Perhaps in future we may be able to communicate with 'thought mail' but I guarantee there will be someone who'll
want a hardcopy to read.
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Now, if a man like John Corcoran can succeed without reading, why is reading important? A person should really read Mr. Corcoran's story to get the feeling of shame, loneliness and fear that he experienced before he learned to read. He was able to succeed in spite of this major handicap because he was a man of intelligence, ability and determination. But, make no mistake, it was a handicap that made life harder and less enjoyable.