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Why Read?
From time to time people have wondered why reading is important. There seems so many other things to do with one's time. Reading is important for a variety of reasons. We will look at some of those fundamental reasons below, but it is important to realize that struggling with vital reading skills in not a sign a low intelligence. For example, John Corcoran, who wroteThe Teacher Who Couldn't Read, is a very intelligent man. He graduated from High School and College, became a popular High School teacher and later a successful business man all without being able to read. Many highly intelligent people have struggled with reading although, when properly taught, most people can learn to read easily and quickly.
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. READ MORE
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What am I supposed to do when I'm finished reading?
There are so many things that you can do when you're finished reading. You can...
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Reflect on what you read in a journal. This can look like a journal entry that describes your feelings about what you read.
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List the questions that came up in your head as you were reading. Then re-read the text to find the answers.
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Write to the author! If the author is still around, you can even send him/her an email or a letter.
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If you're interested enough in the topic then you can conduct some research to find out more.
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Share the text with your sibings, friends, and/or your classmates and ask their opinion on the matter.
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Imitate the author in your own version of the work.
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Write a better version of what you just read!
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Start a blog! You can write critiques about the work or praise it.
There is so much you can do!
