ISSUE 014

The Decline of Reading

Are we forgetting how to read?

A ready-to-teach English lesson exploring why people are reading fewer books, how smartphones have changed our habits, and what we might lose when reading disappears.

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Passengers using smartphones on a subway while one person reads a book

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ABOUT THIS LESSON

For centuries, reading has been one of the main ways people learn, relax, share ideas, and understand the world.

This magazine-style English lesson explores why people are reading fewer books, how smartphones and social media compete for our attention, and what the decline of reading could mean for society.

Students read an original article, learn useful vocabulary, and take part in discussion, critical thinking, speaking, and writing activities about books, technology, attention, and changing habits.

FROM THE ARTICLE

Not long ago, reading was one of the world's most popular ways to relax. People read books on trains, in cafés, and before going to sleep. Today, many of those books have been replaced by smartphones, social media, and an endless supply of short videos.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Magazine-style student worksheet
Original article and audio recording
Vocabulary and reading activities
Discussion and critical-thinking tasks
Speaking challenge and writing prompt
Teacher guide and complete answer key
Classroom presentation

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