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Why is reading so important?

Why is reading so important?. Reading for pleasure. “ When teenagers read for pleasure, when they get “hooked on books”, they acquire , involuntarily and without conscious effort, nearly all of the “ language skills” we need to use to communicate in daily life.”. Reading helps you to.

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Why is reading so important?

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  1. Why is reading so important?

  2. Reading for pleasure “When teenagers read for pleasure, when they get “hooked on books”, they acquire, involuntarily and without conscious effort, nearly all of the “language skills” we need to use to communicate in daily life.”

  3. Reading helps you to... • Improve your general knowledge • Gain a better understanding of other cultures • Know you’re not alone • Develop a greater insight into how people think and feel • Make progress in all your communication skills

  4. ...and it’s also a great way to keep you entertained!

  5. ‘Alleyne’s Readers’ introduces... Mr Stink by David Walliams

  6. A bit about the author... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016f7xg

  7. A bit about the story...

  8. This is more than just a children’s story!

  9. How will you be involved? • Read the book • Talk about it with your friends and teachers • Enjoy your lessons • Join in the house competition • Come to the Alleyne’s Readers event on Thursday 23rd January

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