introducing books to students who won't read by: john tallacksen
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Introducing Books To Students Who Won't
Read By:
John Tallacksen
Why books? Reading is a fundamental of education Books are critical in the telling of humanity's
story Books can be used to help a person observe,
slow down and focus Many resources can be found in books that
could aid in economic and personal development
Reading is a fundamental of education
The ability to read is one of the most telling tests of where a person is
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and much more are all found in books
Reading is a fundamental of education
Crime and illiteracy are closely related. The Department of Justice states, "The link between academic failure and delinquency, violence, and crime is welded to reading failure." In America's prisons, over 70% of inmates cannot read above a fourth grade level.
Books are critical in the telling of humanity's story
Where would we be if humans didn't have a desire to tell stories and preserve them?- the Bible, Beowulf, hieroglyphics, etc
The absence of communication is a form of torture- solitary confinement
Whether the students recognize it or not reading and writing are very important to them- texting, facebook, twitter, etc
Books can be used to help a person observe, slow down and focus
Our students are usually accustomed to constant sensory over-load.
The simple act of handling communicative tools like books enables a person to strengthen their observation skills.
Many resources can be found in books
InnerChange Book Collective Curt Degeman Inspiration, identity, guidance
My Project:
Book Club
Last Semester
This Semester
Book Club Resources
commonsensemedia.org
whichbook.net
whatshouldireadnext.com
bookadventure.com
Our Library
Book Exchange
Books As Art(future project)
Evelin GonzalezArtist In Residence
Thank You