I am seeking articles that support and advocate for the use of the many types of literature available to learners today, with a focus on teaching junior high students. Thanks.
The benefits of literature are legion. Reading improves vocabulary, organizational skills, and the ability to read, comprehend, and analyze text. Plus, it can provide people with important historical perspective, encourage sympathy for other human beings, and promote appreciation for diversity and understanding of other cultures.
Moreover, literature can help students develop the critical-thinking skills many employers think are lacking in today’s college graduates before they even get to college.