Did you know that reading for
pleasure is one of the biggest predictors of success in school? Here are some of its benefits:
·
Reading is
relaxing and fun.
·
Readers effortlessly improve their vocabulary
and comprehension.
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Reading stimulates imagination.
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Reading expands the mind by teaching about
different cultures, different walks of life, different personality types, and
useful information.
·
Reading for pleasure consistently improves
test scores.
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Reading on a regular basis improves writing
and spelling.
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Practice is the only way to become an
excellent reader.
How to find compelling books:
·
Read more books
by a favorite author
·
Read series books
·
Get
recommendations from friends
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Choose books
based on your interests
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If the book turns
out to not hold your interest, stop reading it and try another
Some students are too busy to
read for pleasure during the school year; but this year, many of us have two or
more weeks off for winter break. What a
great time to become absorbed in a novel, biography, or sports book! Many of us will be traveling during the
holidays. Bring books or e-readers with
you and listen to recorded books as a family.
Make a New Year's Resolution to prioritize reading in your family. On average, make a goal for family members to spend more time reading than watching TV. You can read electronically, articles as well as books, but you might want to limit the texting, which mostly improves your thumb flexibility and little else.
Make a New Year's Resolution to prioritize reading in your family. On average, make a goal for family members to spend more time reading than watching TV. You can read electronically, articles as well as books, but you might want to limit the texting, which mostly improves your thumb flexibility and little else.