John P Young
Author
Publisher
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Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
In theory and in practice, reading is kin to writing. However, large numbers of individuals who require developmental (remedial) writing courses in college do very little independent reading, some none at all. They represent in attitude and action the widespread social phenomenon of aliteracy: They have the ability to read, just not the inclination. Though taught the "three R's" in school, they largely spurn the first one except when it is required....