What is the Importance of Reading?

Introduction

Objective: Today we will be researching and learning about the importance of reading! We will also be learning about an important concept called: Literacy Rates.

Task

You must research the original question that was posed: What is the Importance of Reading? You may simply type the question into the search engine, but you must compose a list of reasons why reading is important (minimum of 5).

The second step is to look up the word "literacy rate" and define it.

And lastly, research literacy rates in the U.S. or in other countries, and comply another list with 3 statistics about literacy rates that you found interesting or startling.

*BE SURE TO CITE WHERE YOU FOUND YOUR ANSWERS*

Process

Some critical thinking questions to ponder on while you research:

  • What would your world be like if you did not know how to read?
  • Do YOU think learning how to read is important?
  • Do YOU enjoy reading? Why or why not?

Here are some websites to get you started:

 

Evaluation

Conclusion

What did we learn?

Let's share some of our collected data!

What I found:

  • "2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare. Over 70% of America's inmates cannot rad above a 4th grade level."
  • "A study found that intelligence—even just perceived intelligence—is one of the most attractive qualities to women. So, keep your nose in a book and you'll have people falling over themselves to try and distract you!"

REVIEW

True or False: It is scientifically proven that reading makes you smarter.

What are literacy rates?

A. the rate at which light travels

B. the percentage of people who are able to read and write

C. a hotdog

How do you think being illiterate impacts a persons life?

List off some of the reasons why you are going to read more

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