Drop Everything and Read!
The idea behind DEAR is to stop whatever you're doing and pick up a book and read!
Why is reading books so important?
Books help to develop our language skills – better English grades!!!
Reading is an important skill that needs to be developed in children and teens. Not only is it necessary for survival in the world of schools and (later on) universities, but in adult life as well. The ability to learn about new subjects and find helpful information on anything from health problems and consumer protection to more academic research into science or the arts depends on the ability to read.
The more we read, the better we become at reading. It's as simple as that. The more enjoyable the things we read are, the more we’ll stick with them and develop the reading skills that we’ll need for full access to information in our adult lives. Reading should be viewed as a pleasurable activity - as a source of entertaining tales and useful and interesting factual information.
Reading, by way of books, magazines or websites, exposes young people to new vocabulary. Even when they don't understand every new word, they absorb something from the ‘gist’ which deepens their understanding of it the next time the word is encountered. When parents read aloud to children, the children also hear correct pronunciation as they see the words on the page, even if they can't yet read the words on their own. When students read during activities such as DEAR time, they are expanding their own vocabulary, broadening their knowledge skills and this will allow them to succeed in all language classes.
Reading can open up new worlds and enrich our lives.
Through books, young people can learn about people and places from other parts of the world, improving their understanding of and concern for all of humanity. Through stories and novels we can try out new experiences and test new ideas, with no negative consequences in our real lives. They can meet characters who they'll enjoy returning to for comforting and satisfying visits when they reread a cherished book or discover a sequel. Books also give kids the opportunity to flex their thinking skills!. Mysteries allow children to follow clues to their logical conclusions and to try to outguess the author.
Reading can enhance our social skills
Although reading is thought of as a solitary activity, in certain circumstances reading can be a social activity. For example, at school or at a library story hour, books can bring young people together and can be part of a positive shared experience. Book Clubs are a great way to meet friends, read and share your thoughts and opinions on plot, characters etc.
Books help to develop our language skills – better English grades!!!
Reading is an important skill that needs to be developed in children and teens. Not only is it necessary for survival in the world of schools and (later on) universities, but in adult life as well. The ability to learn about new subjects and find helpful information on anything from health problems and consumer protection to more academic research into science or the arts depends on the ability to read.
The more we read, the better we become at reading. It's as simple as that. The more enjoyable the things we read are, the more we’ll stick with them and develop the reading skills that we’ll need for full access to information in our adult lives. Reading should be viewed as a pleasurable activity - as a source of entertaining tales and useful and interesting factual information.
Reading, by way of books, magazines or websites, exposes young people to new vocabulary. Even when they don't understand every new word, they absorb something from the ‘gist’ which deepens their understanding of it the next time the word is encountered. When parents read aloud to children, the children also hear correct pronunciation as they see the words on the page, even if they can't yet read the words on their own. When students read during activities such as DEAR time, they are expanding their own vocabulary, broadening their knowledge skills and this will allow them to succeed in all language classes.
Reading can open up new worlds and enrich our lives.
Through books, young people can learn about people and places from other parts of the world, improving their understanding of and concern for all of humanity. Through stories and novels we can try out new experiences and test new ideas, with no negative consequences in our real lives. They can meet characters who they'll enjoy returning to for comforting and satisfying visits when they reread a cherished book or discover a sequel. Books also give kids the opportunity to flex their thinking skills!. Mysteries allow children to follow clues to their logical conclusions and to try to outguess the author.
Reading can enhance our social skills
Although reading is thought of as a solitary activity, in certain circumstances reading can be a social activity. For example, at school or at a library story hour, books can bring young people together and can be part of a positive shared experience. Book Clubs are a great way to meet friends, read and share your thoughts and opinions on plot, characters etc.