Summary
This video segment from Between the Lions features Patty Loveless and Buddy Jewel singing a catchy tune that shows people reading everything from books and recipes to maps and song lyrics. The song and accompanying images provide motivating reminders of the importance of reading in everyday life.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
"Reasons to Read" shows how books and printed words work.
- What did this segment show about reading the words on a page?
- Which way do we read the words — and where do we go next?
- Where would you look to find the title or look a word up?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: title, page, word.
Try it: Open any book and point to the title, the first word, and which direction you read.