What qualities does reading develop? Preparation for the OGE (GIA)
Children are taught about the benefits of reading books from an early age, but not many know the real effect that can be obtained if you regularly read several pages of an interesting publication. This topic is especially relevant for modern people who have stopped reading books, giving preference to other new technologies.
What are the benefits of reading books?
In principle, reading can be called communication through a medium of information, that is, a book. As a result of this, a person expands his horizons, learning new information, and enriches his vocabulary.
The benefits of reading books out loud and silently:
- There is a development of thinking, since in order to perceive the information presented, a person has to think about it for some time.
- Writing and speaking skills improve, as a result, it becomes easier for a person to express his thoughts by constructing sentences correctly.
- It is impossible not to note the positive effect on the activity of the nervous system, since reading a book has a relaxing effect on a person, which helps him cope with stress and normalize sleep.
- Books teach you to better understand other people by perceiving other points of view. This will certainly help you improve relationships with others in everyday life.
- When reading books, concentration improves significantly, since in order to understand the meaning of a work a person has to focus on the text without being distracted by extraneous objects.
- Speaking about the benefits of reading books for the brain, it is worth saying that it improves brain activity and trains logic. Scientists have found that regular reading can reduce the risk of brain diseases.
- Certain pieces of writing are a great way to get motivated to achieve your goals. Such books include biographies of successful people.
What are the benefits of reading? What do people mean when they say reading is good for you? Why do many people continue to read, not only to relax, unwind, or just to occupy their free time?
The benefits of reading books are obvious. Useful reading (reading good books) broadens a person’s horizons, enriches his inner world, makes him smarter and has a positive effect on his memory. It is also important to read books because:
Reading serious works forces us to constantly think about what idea the author wanted to express, and this makes our brains move faster.
Another benefit of reading books is that it develops logical thinking. Don't believe me? And you read something from the classics of the detective genre, for example, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” - the well-known work of Arthur Conan Doyle. I assure you, after reading, in any situation you will think faster, your mind will become sharper, observation will improve and you will understand that reading is useful and beneficial.
Analyzing what we read, we ask ourselves why this or that character acted in a certain way, we think about what we would do in his place, how we would feel, we imagine how someone we know would act in this situation. We try on the type of characters described on people from life, we recognize someone. Thus, we learn to understand psychology through examples.
How is reading books useful for people who are in a depressed mood? If you have dark thoughts or something is bothering you, the book will help lift your spirits and overcome sadness. Works whose authors have wit and subtle humor will help you, albeit temporarily, forget about everything that worries you. Take, for example, one of O. Henry's short stories, which are famous for their humor and unexpected endings.
It is also useful to read books because they have a significant influence on our moral guidelines and on our spiritual development. After reading one or another classic work, sometimes people begin to change for the better.
In favor of reading, one can also cite arguments from scientists who have found that reading helps the human body stay young longer. Ursula Lenz from the Federal Association of Aging Organizations (BAGSO) says: “ For older people, reading books is beneficial for several reasons. First, the ability to translate words into mental forms and images has a positive effect on cognitive functions. Secondly, reading helps you concentrate. Therefore, reading books can be considered a universal way to keep your mind alive even in old age..»
I hope these reasons for reading will make you and your book best friends. And now “a few words” about what your best friend should look like and about what reading is useful and what is harmful.
« Education has created a huge number of people who are able to read, but unable to determine what is worthy of reading." Trevelyan D.
What can be called useful reading? What is a “good book”? Firstly, the book should be exciting and interesting; after reading the first pages there should be no desire to put it on the shelf. We are talking about books that make us think, express emotions: love, indignation, laughter and maybe fear. Secondly, the book should be written in a varied, rich language. Thirdly, it must carry a certain (deep) meaning, and not be superficial. Original and unusual ideas, creativity and a special presentation style also make the book useful.
Reading “yellow publications” and cheap detective stories is contraindicated! Also, you should not be exclusively addicted to any one genre or type of literature while rejecting everything else. Thus, a passion for the fantasy genre alone can turn young, inexperienced readers into goblins and elves who know the way to Avalon much better than the way home.
If you have not read books from the school curriculum or read them in an abbreviated form, you should start with them. Domestic and foreign classical literature is a mandatory basis for every person.
The next thing you should pay attention to is historical literature. Conspiracies, intrigues, romance novels, fateful decisions that went down in world history, biographies of great figures - all this is not only informative, but also quite exciting.
Reading the poetry of great authors is certainly beneficial reading. Great works written in verse contain disappointment and joy, love and pain, tragedy and comedy. In addition to aesthetic pleasure, these works enrich our speech with beautiful speech patterns. Willy-nilly, you let through yourself the emotions and feelings put into them by the author.
We should not forget about the existence of modern literature, which, unfortunately, is no longer as replete with talent as before. But still, among our contemporaries there are good authors whose books will make you think.
Naturally, in order to develop professional knowledge and skills, read specialized literature. How much professional literature you need to read depends on the subject you are studying and on your desire for self-development.
In conclusion, I would like to say, paraphrasing the well-known saying, “Reading is light, not reading is darkness!”
It will be useful to read - How to read books correctly
Audio recording, micro-themes, ready-made condensed presentation “What are the benefits of reading?”
What are the benefits of reading? Is it true that reading is useful? Why do so many people continue to read? After all, not only to relax or occupy free time.
The benefits of reading books are obvious. Books broaden a person’s horizons, enrich his inner world, and make him smarter. It is also important to read books because it increases a person’s vocabulary and develops clear and clear thinking. Everyone can verify this by their own example. One has only to thoughtfully read some classical work, and you will notice how easier it has become to express your own thoughts with the help of speech, to select the right words. A person who reads speaks more competently. Reading serious works makes us constantly think, it develops logical thinking. Don't believe me? And you read something from the classics of the detective genre, for example, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Conan Doyle. After reading, you will think faster, your mind will become sharper and you will understand that reading is useful and beneficial.
It is also useful to read books because they have a significant influence on our moral guidelines and on our spiritual development. After reading one or another classic work, people sometimes begin to change for the better.
Microthemes:
- Why do people read books?
- Books are beneficial: they make a person smarter and enrich his inner world.
- Books promote moral education.
Ready summary:
What are the benefits of reading? Why do so many people continue to read? After all, not only to relax or occupy free time.
The benefits of reading books are obvious. Books broaden a person’s horizons and enrich their inner world. Reading books increases a person's vocabulary and develops clear thinking. One has only to thoughtfully read some classic work, and you will notice how easier it has become to express your own thoughts with the help of speech. Reading serious works makes us constantly think and develops logical thinking.
Most people are just wrong.
With the light hand of public opinion, reading has been elevated to the rank of an activity that supposedly brings benefits in itself. It is human nature to categorize and simplify everything, so the existence of such a phenomenon is not surprising. However, do not forget: reading is just one way of consuming information. Yes, reading helps us to be more focused and attentive, but in the end it all comes down to... what information do we receive.
Fortunately, no one seems to have problems with access to books now. But another problem appeared - There are a lot of books, and only a few of them are worth spending time on.. Our task is to find the best of them, books the reading of which will help you achieve your goals.
Don't be fooled: choosing a book to read is almost never a matter of taste!
Only if you are going to spend time at the beach and need something to keep your hands busy — only then can you choose something “to suit your taste.” Moreover, here you will have to be guided by the size rather than the content of the book.
I’m talking about those cases when you want to make a list of books to read in this way in order to get the greatest benefit from the time spent. Fortunately, despite the abundance of all kinds of literature, there are several types of books, among which you can definitely find those that will best influence your erudition.
So…
“There will be no end to the compilation of many books, and getting carried away with them is tiring...”
Be selective about which books you spend your valuable time on. Let these be the books that will help you become better, smarter, and at the same time more pleasant to communicate with!
Writer Ray Bradbury argued that people who are never interested in books are committing a real crime. Those who prefer watching TV programs, communicating on the Internet, and playing games are unlikely to agree with this opinion. What is the benefit of reading, how great is it? What does a person lose in whose life there is no time for good literature, modern and classical?
Benefits of reading: logic and memory
Denis Diderot liked to repeat that an individual who neglects books loses the ability to think. Whether the reader follows the development of a detective story or plunges into the world of a fantasy universe, he thinks along with the author. A person tries to understand the main idea of the writer, comes across original ideas, and receives new information. All this contributes
The benefit of reading literature also lies in strengthening memory. The plot consists of an abundance of the smallest details. To understand it, the reader must remember the names of the characters, their character traits, appearance, and actions. By allowing novels, detective stories, and thrillers in paperback and hardcover to become part of their lives, people notice how much their ability to remember necessary information at home and at work increases.
Those who do not pay attention to statements about the benefits of reading, do not pick up books, and deny themselves the right to development. They “cook” in the same ideas, thoughts, plans, without giving food to the mind and without training the memory.
Books develop imagination
Armed with books, every person is able to “postpone” their own old age and prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This is explained by the tone in which the brain invariably remains. Even talking about the benefits of reading trains the mind, this also applies to logical problems that the author of a fascinating work constantly throws at readers. Reflection is an effective exercise for the brain, allowing you to avoid age-related decline in mental abilities.
Reading improves sleep
Relaxation is far from the only valuable effect that excellent books have on the reader. According to research, works of fiction help people suffering from insomnia forget about such problems. Reading literature before bed becomes a pleasant tradition that helps the body quickly adjust to falling asleep. In addition, it is at this time that the information received is best stored in the head.
Books promote concentration
The rhythm of modern life is such that the inhabitants of the 21st century rarely get the opportunity to concentrate on a single task. A person tries to distribute his attention between work, talking on the phone, searching for information on the Internet, and many other things. As a result, the ability for proper concentration, which is often necessary, practically disappears.
During the reading process, people focus on the plot, without being distracted by the Internet and other benefits of civilization. The reader trains attentiveness by noticing details casually mentioned by the writer. Problems with concentration completely evaporate, which improves the quality of life and speeds up solving everyday problems.
Reading builds confidence
Cicero did not attach importance to books that did not bring pleasure to readers. However, a pleasant pastime is successfully combined with constant learning. Psychologists actively advocate the absorption of fiction at any age for good reason. Books have a positive effect on the reader’s erudition, which gives him greater self-confidence. A person acquires his own view on many topical problems and is able to maintain a conversation that requires fundamental knowledge. All this becomes a contribution to strengthening self-esteem.
Most often, people who grow up to be readers are those whose parents put books in their hands in childhood, encouraging them by their own example. Moms and dads should not talk about the falling level of education in modern schools, but encourage their child to read literature.
