The Importance of Reading Skills

What is the ultimate outcome of great readers, writers, communicators, and persuaders?

• Great wealth

• Good societies

• Advanced technology

• Individual success

How many hours do some kids reportedly spend on screens daily?

• 2.5 hours

• 4 hours

• 6.5 hours

• 8 hours

What can be a result of not reading?

• Improved memory

• A less active or engaged brain

• Enhanced creativity

• Better social skills

Which book series did the speaker mention enjoying reading?

• The Chronicles of Narnia

• Percy Jackson

• The Roald Dahl series

• The Hunger Games

What unusual place did the speaker once hide to read without being disturbed?

• Under his bed

• In a treehouse

• Behind a flower pot

• In the closet

What does the speaker believe a good book can do for you?

• Help you finish homework faster

• Take you to places you can't go and meet people you can't meet

• Make you popular among friends

• Improve your athletic performance

What is one personal benefit the speaker attributes to reading?

• He never has to study for math tests.

• His vocabulary easily impresses grown-ups.

• He becomes a better artist.

• He can run faster.

What does the speaker describe reading as for the young generation?

• A necessary chore

• A forgotten hobby

• The key to our kingdom

• A form of entertainment