Advantage Of Reading

“I like to think that I have a certain advantage as a teacher of literature because when I was growing up I disliked and feared book.” This quote came from Gerald Graff in his Disliking Books at an Early Age article. However, reading is a vital skill for success in todays society. Reading is such a vital skill because it is a way of communication, and communication is the key to success. Reading allows for development of the critical thinking process and helps to gain knowledge which gives many confidence and the ability to speak with others on select topics. It is reasonable to believe that reading may be hard, especially when the novel is over a subject that does not interest the reader. Reading may also be unappealing to those who are being forced to read and analyze information instead of just simply reading the text. Many times teachers do not explain to students what the deeper meaning in novels is, therefor students cannot develop an increasingly strong sense of critical thinking. However, reading becomes easier when the reader can relate to the characters or the main focus of the

Graff states that he gained confidence when he realized that his classmates and him shared many similar views as famous published authors. Reading gave theses young writers/readers the confidence to form their own beliefs and become strong writers. If young readers are encouraged to grow in every aspect of their academics, they will want to become better in their academics. “One critic argued that what was at issue in the debate over Huckleberry Finn was not just the novel’s value but its culture significance.” Although, Huckleberry Finn is a classic novel, there is more to the novel than its value. The novel gives cultural appreciation and understanding, which many readers appreciate. Reading allows the mind to grow stronger and develop a sense of critical