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"Reading makes a full man, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man."
-Benjamin Franklin (on the importance of reading, thinking, and writing).
Some links for further reading on the benefits of...READING!
Benefits of Reading Books: How It Can Positively Affect Your Life
The Benefits of Reading for Fun
The Impact of Pleasure Reading on Academic Success
The Importance of Writing!
Everything stated above about the importance of reading holds true for writing. Being able to communicate effectively, be it in an essay, book report, letter, email, or yes even text message is vitally important to each and every students success in the classroom and in the world beyond High School, be that college or career!
Some resources on the importance of strong writing and communication skills:
Why are Writing Skills Important?
Implementing Writing Workshops in Secondary School
Dartmouth Institute for Writing and Rhetoric
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