Books or Movies?

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            “We could listen to music, watch a movie, watch television or any other activity that delights our senses and yet, they would be short of the intensity that reading can cause.” (Ivan Rosales)¹. When people hear a song that they like it has put before their eyes the image that someone else sing? Or when they watch an image like in movies affects their sense of touch? However, what people prefer between books and films? According to an open debate, only 40% of people say that movies are better than books (Debate.org)². I dare say that just reading gives to people the necessary delight for all their senses. The power of reading gives to people the pleasure of activates the imagination and creates emotional connection. 

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            Feed the imagination is something to be enjoyed while reading. As Elizabet Scott said: “I love books. I love that moment when toy open one and sink into it you can escape from the world, into a story that’s way more interesting than yours will be ever be”. When people read the description of a landscape, they visualize what they have known so far, and each person can imagine in different ways. Reading shows different world through the pages of a book without travel, it is enough with details that the book gives. In addition, people have the option to imagine as their favorite character of the book that they read. 

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           While people read, they create emotional connection with the book. It is impossible for readers do not creating an emotional relation when they spend part of their free time between the pages of their book. Part of this connection is that people might be identified with any of the characters from the book develop a feeling that they get to know the characters. Also, they can feel exactly what the character feel. When people are captivated in a book they create a series of emotion while they reading. 

            Proponents also point that they can watch a movie in any technological device –laptops, even in their cellphones–. The big problem with any electronic device is that they are discharged too fast and probably people do not finish watching the movie. Also, people can’t use them everywhere they want to because in some places like in airplanes and banks are prohibited. If people think about it they should not to take the risk of use it in public spaces, it is not safer for them. However, who do care about use book in airplanes or banks? Or who worried about stealing a book? Probably for a thief a book is only a lot of sheets, it does not know is the sentimental value that could mean for the person who reads it. Books are completely portable, safer, and do not need batteries, and are safer. 

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            Books are always better than movies. They put the imagination to flight and create an emotional link with people who read it. Also, they are safer, mobile, and do not need source power. However, I can’t change the mind of people do not like read this is their choice. Sadly, they are losing the opportunity to meet other worlds through the pages of a book with many details and exact points that seem you are inside of the book.


References
1. Translate from original (Ivan Rosales, Hard Pop)
2. Debate.org

Effects of lack of reading in children

Bathroom reading.
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Once when I was reading my cousin came over and said: “Reading and studying is the same for me. Since I can remember, books have always been to study.” Also, my cousin tell me that she does not need to sit and read a book of 500 pages or more when there are movies. Apparently, good books only survive in the memory of those who still believe that reading is a worthwhile hobby. One of the problems is that children do not spend enough time reading books; this situation is the most common in new generations. The lack of reading causes less vocabulary, insufficient analytical thinking and decreased memory.

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 One of the consequences of do not have reading habit is less vocabulary. It is not a secret that reading increases your vocabulary. While children read more, they will be exposed to earn more words. They are like sponges absorbing everything around them. Therefore, it is the best moment for them to increase their vocabulary. Researchers estimate that 5-15% of all the words are learning from reading (Nagy, Herman, and Anderson, 1985). And indeed, children who read more tend to have richer vocabularies (Stahl, 1998)  It is recommendable that parents make a reading routine with their children they will expand their vocabulary.

Reading with his mom.
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            Secondly, lack of reading causes a deficit in analytical thinking. When people read they are able to put analytical thinking to work according to all details and creating a different ending, even before they had finished reading the book. Also, they are competent to criticize the plot of the book with another person (Lifehack). In order to improve their analytical thinking, people use facts to support their opinion about any topic in discussion. People who read are more likely to have more information. So, when children read more they will grow up with more ideas in their head that give them the opportunity to support their point of view.

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            Another consequence of lack of reading is decreased memory. Reading a book, it implies for people having to remember a variety of characters (their names, origins, ambitions, or history) and also the plot of the history that do. The brain is the best we have because they can easily remember (Lifehack). Maryanne Wolf and Catherine J. Stoodley in their book Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain explain that when reading, people have time to think about what they read. Reading gives them the opportunity for comprehension. This increased activity keeps their memory in a constant brain activity (WorldCat). Today, the insufficiency of reading in children will cause a memory loss when they become in adults.

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            There are solutions to the fact that lack of reading habits affect vocabulary, analytical ability, and memory improvement in children. Parents should inculcate reading habits in their children. In addition, for schools there are options of digital platforms with multimedia projects to make reading as interactive activity. It is necessary to find a way to reach new generations with different alternatives that lead them to reading. The important key is to combine technology and books in order to create reading as an eye-catching activity for children.

References:

Nagy, W. E., Herman, P., and Anderson, R. (1987). Learning word meanings from context during normal reading. American Educational Research Journal, 24, 237–270.

When people want to read, what they prefer?

In recent years, gifting books on holidays has become more difficult. It is a question of what to read but also how – on paper, tablet, e-reader, or phone – everyone has different opinions on what way to reading. According to some statistics, 83% of American adults ages 16 – 29 have read a book in the past year. Some 75% read a print book and 19% read an e-book (Pew Internet, 2012). The differences between reading on paper and reading on e-book are accessibility and appearance.

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            Accessibility is one of the differences between reading in book paper format or e-book format. Paper books cost more than e-books because of the way they are created. The e-book’s production is digital. It is only a fraction of the cost per paper book. On the other hand, those who prefer e-books often say that it is easier to carry and they can take a thousand of books in any language available in apps. However, who thinks about stealing a book? It is safer to carry a paper book without worrying about someone stealing their electronic device. It is more tempting to someone stealing an electronic device and sell it, but who steals a book and then sells it?

My book is almost over.

            Another difference is the appearance. People who prefer reading on e-books claim that they do not need to worry about the size, shape, and weight of the book. Although when people read on an e-book they have a lack of physical sense like turning the pages as they read and the feeling of seeing the book is almost over. Those who prefer reading on paper are excited by the smell of a new book newly open. This smell invites readers to read and to get caught up into each page discovering the story.

            Obviously, people choose what and how to read, even if it is on paper or e-book. Those who prefer an e-book care more about the price and how an electronic advice is easier to carry. Otherwise, people who prefer to read on paper enjoy the smell of a new book just opened to turn each page. The truth is that reading is a pleasure whether people read on paper or e-book is their decision. The important factor is to enjoy this activity.

TIME vs. READING HABITS

            According to some statistics, 76% of American adults ages 18 and older have read at least one book in the past year (PewResearchCenter, 2013). I remember that in my home in Colombia my mom has a library; however, once when I was in high school she said that she would have preferred an electronic book when she was in school. Her reason was that it was easier to carry an electronic device than a physical book because the device weighs less. Reading habits have been affected home environment, educational practicing, and technological advances.
   

My sister is reading at home.

        Everything begins at home. When you are a kid, the first values are always inculcated at home. Your parents are responsible for teaching you to be a good person. Usually, children are a copy of what they see at home. When you are a kid, the only thing that you think about is just play and play. This is the reason that most parents prefer to give toys or video games than a book. However, parents could create a habit of reading in which the children choose a story based on the colors and animations which leads to the habit of reading for pleasure. Nowadays, parents are more involved in their child’s education and reading is a priority.  

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Many of the students changed reading for pleasure to reading for obligation. It is likely that students read 3-5 books annually in schools. However, they read to get a score or to answer a few questions on a test, but do not really read because they want to. When the reading is for pleasure, you feel adrenaline when you let yourself get wrapped up in the fantasy world. You feel emotions when you find similarities to the one of the characters in the story. If students could choose to read for pleasure, more genuine education would occur.

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We are a generation of constant change. Some people read a book in print, read an e-book, or use an audio book. This clearly shows how over the years reading habits have changed. An e-book is an electronic version of a printed book. However; computers, tablets, iPads, and smartphones can be used to read as well. Some people find it easier to hand carry an electronic device than a book. Basically, an audio book is a recording of a printed book usually in MP3 format. An advantage of reading is that it helps you improve your spelling; but, with an audio book you could not see the text.

Reading habits begin at home, becomes strengthened in schools, and becomes more accessible with technology. Parents’ involvement promotes reading, and leads to reading for pleasure. So, it is time for schools to help parents with this responsibility. Finally, the technological advances make reading easier in different formats.