READING

Ever since grade school, I have been in the habit of reading one book per month. I read six books during summer vacation while in grade school. Now it is a regular part of my life. This month, I read two books. I have a friend who read twenty-six books in a year. Reading is a lifelong habit as natural as breathing. I read different genres because it broadens my world. I become exposed to different styles of writing. I instruct GED students to read and write about what they read. It helps them in the areas of comprehension and critical thinking. I encourage them to use the dictionary to look up words that are unfamilar. It's a great feeling to discuss a book you just read.