Chapter 1

Introduction to Reading and

Literacy Development
 The Importance of Reading
"Reading" is the process of looking at a series of written symbols and getting meaning from
them. When we read, we use our eyes to receive written symbols (letters, punctuation
marks and spaces) and we use our brain to convert them into words, sentences and
paragraphs that communicate something to us.

Reading is studying written symbols and letters and recognizing their meanings. It is among
the four fundamental language abilities: speaking, listening, and writing. After listening and
speaking, reading is often the third language skill you pick up in your mother tongue.

Reading is the active and cognitive process of making meaning from print. The goal of
reading is to comprehend and apply what is read to real-world experiences. The acquisition
of reading skills and strategies is developmental and influenced by students' individual
experiences and their motivation.

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1. Reading improves vocabulary

Even as adults, when we read, we come across many new words
we never really heard of. And we learn from this. As you read,
you come across new words, phrases and writing styles

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 2. Better comprehension
Kids who are encouraged to read at an early age have better
comprehension of things around them. They develop smart
thinking abilities and are more receptive to creativity and ideas
that other kids their age lack. As a result, they grow up to be a
good deal more intelligent and aware of their surroundings
than kids who don’t read.

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 3. Develops critical thinking
skills
Reading requires an individual to think and process
information in a way that watching television can’t. The more
you read, the deeper your understanding becomes about what
you’re reading and its application.

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 4. Improves memory
As your brain learns to remember all this, your memory
becomes better. What’s more, with every new memory you
create, you create new pathways and this strengthens the
existing ones.

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 5. Improves results at school
They are more creative, open to new ideas, and develop
empathy for others. Moral codes such as goods things will be
appreciated and evils punished take root in their minds too, as
a result of which they learn to stay away from trouble.

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 6. Improves analytical skills
Figuring out how the story was going to end before finishing
the book means you utilized your analytical skills. Reading
allows your thinking skills to become more developed in the
sense that you consider all aspects.

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 7. Builds confidence
Reading books sharpens many skills and all together they’ll
build confidence.

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 8. Helps you socialize
We can always share whatever we have read with our family,
friends and colleagues. All this increases our ability to socialize.
Humans are social beings and in the world of smartphones, we
are losing our ability to socialize. However, reading had led to
the formation of book clubs and other forums where we get a
chance to share and interact with others.

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 9. Broadens horizons
When we open a book while sitting in the comfort of our
rooms, like time travelling, we transport our imaginations to a
world purely based on the imaginations of the author. We learn
about everything they wants u to know, see the world through
their eyes and their perspective, learn about new people,
discover their traditions, cultures and all that makes them
unique and unforgettable.

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 10. Improves writing skills
Reading a well-written book affects your ability to become a
better writer. Just like artists influence others, so do writers.
Many successful authors gained their expertise by reading the
works of others.

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 11. Improves focus and concentration
When you read a book, all of your attention is focused on the
story—the rest of the world just falls away, and you can
immerse yourself in every fine detail you’re absorbing. Try
reading for 15-20 minutes before work (i.e. on your morning
commute, if you take public transit), and you’ll be surprised at
how much more focused you are once you get to the office or
school.

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 12. Makes you more empathetic
By reading a book, you become part of the story and feel the
pain and other emotions of the characters. This in turn allows
your mind to become more aware of how different things affect
other people. Eventually, this improves your ability to
emphasize with other people.

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 13. It develops emotions
So it won’t be wrong to say that reading actually flexes
emotions. It builds a connection between the reader and the
writer you have never met or known before. Even if you
disagree with what they are delivering, you get to know them,
and you connect to them on an emotional level.

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 14. Readers are leaders
Although not definitively proved, but almost all great leaders
were readers. One reason they are respected and known for
their wisdom is because they develop a healthy reading habit.
For centuries, reading has been the source of inspiration,
growth and new ideas. It is a valuable investment in one’s own
personality with uncountable and long-lasting benefits.

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 15. Learn at your own pace
Everything is done at your own pace and most importantly,
your mind is free to interpret things the way you feel.

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