Myth or Reality-- Questions About Reading

The size of a person's vocabulary is correlated to his/her potential for future income.

People who don't like to read when they are young never become readers.

Re-reading a book has no educational value.

Formal vocabulary study is the most effective way to increase someone's vocabulary.

Reading on a phone or tablet offers the same benefits as reading an actual book.

The amount a person reads directly impacts his/her standardized test scores.

Today's graduating high school seniors are more prepared for college than in previous decades.

Reading graphic novels and comic books offers no educational value.

Reading impacts writing.

Today's college courses require substantial amounts of reading: 200-600 pages a week is common.