Why should teenagers read more books?

Why should teenagers read more books?

Reading as a teen leads to success. When teens read more than just their classroom assignments, research clearly shows that they generally do well in school. First of all, the extra reading expands their vocabularies. It also shows them how different writers put down their thoughts leading to better writing skills.

How do you promote reading in high school?

Do book-talks at staff meetings, buy books you know teachers will enjoy, and suggest titles for staff reading over the holidays. Suggest a read-aloud to teachers that is linked to their current topic or offer to go to classes and book-talk topic-specific books.

Why should middle schoolers read?

By the time many students reach middle school, they no longer have books read aloud to them at home or at school. But research shows benefits of hearing books read aloud, including improved comprehension, reduced stress, and expanded exposure to different types of materials.

How many books should a teenager read a year?

These teens read around 5–10 books per year. The Occasional Reader Teens: These are the teens that don't fit in any of the categories but still read a good book once in a while. They're more movie people but don't mind a good book here or there. This group probably reads around 15–25 books per year.