Why Reading Is Important

Bermuda College

DIVISION OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Essay Assignment 2/Narration

Why Reading is Important

Outline

Thesis: Reading is empowering as it is the key function to succeed in today’s society.

I. The importance of reading

A. Influential tool

B. Function in society

C. The ability to read is a gift

II. The benefits of being able to read

A. Helps you navigate in the world

B. Improves my writing Skills

C. To Communicate (function is society)

D. It teaches you to listen

III. Disadvantages of not being able to read

A. Difficult to learn

B. Poor vocabulary

i. limits you choice of words

C. Unable to get a desirable job

D. Life is challenging

IV. How reading as helped as a student

A. Makes me more knowledgeable

B. Understand History and other cultures

C. Obtain a Degree

V. How reading has affected me as a person

A. Improves Self esteem-

i. interact with people

B. Keep up with society

C. Develops imagination- identifies goals (where I want to go in life)

VI. Conclusion

A. Reading is powerful

B. Words equal knowledge

C. Builds creativity and imagination

In life you learn to understand that some things are more important than others. Such things are important as eating healthy rather than devouring your favorite sweet snacks every day. Staying away from drugs and getting a good education is also an important part of life. One of the most important things in life is the ability to read. Reading is an influential tool needed in life today. Knowing how to read is one of life’s most precious gifts to be gained. Reading is empowering as it is the key function to succeed in today’s society.

Knowing how to read comes with many benefits, for example: recognizing when to stop at stop signs when driving, being able to read maps when traveling, and most importantly being able to socialize and interact with people. Reading...