The Open University literacy research

Cremin, Teresa (2024). The Open University literacy research. Doorstep Library.

URL: https://doorsteplibrary.org.uk/2024/04/05/ou-liter...

Abstract

Reading for pleasure – choosing to read – matters. Research reveals that numerous benefits are associated with being a reader in childhood. These include:
- Enriched vocabulary (you encounter a rich treasure trove of words in books you can use in conversation)
- Wider general knowledge (you can read and learn about what you’re interested in e.g. crocodiles, climate, chocolate in and through fiction and nonfiction)
- Richer comprehension (you can deepen your understanding through reading)
- Enriched writing (you can lean on the styles, structures and language used in texts to shape your writing)
- Enhanced well-being (you can find a space to step away from everyday pressures when reading).