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Think about the following questions and share your responses by adding a new post:

How you would define the word 'READ‘?

Why read?
What can you read?

What happens when you read?

How do you read?

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Reading is being able to comprehend and understand the meaning of written characters and symbols. Reading is important as one of the main ways of communicating and learning. Reading allows you to enter another world, weather It be a fiction or non-fiction text and learn something from it. We learn to read by the breaking down of words and then being able to understand what the words as a collection/sentence is communicating.

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Reading is being able to comprehend and understand the meaning of written characters and symbols. Reading is important as one of the main ways of communicating and learning. Reading allows you to enter another world, weather It be a fiction or non-fiction text and learn something from it. We learn to read by the breaking down of words and then being able to understand what the words as a collection/sentence is communicating.

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Reading is being able to understand written material by looking at characters and symbols. Reading helps to develop language and listening skills. It also promotes imagination and encourages children to become more creative. You can read fiction texts, for example novels or fairy tales, or you can read non-fiction texts, such as newspapers or information leaflets. When we read we create images in our heads of what is happening during the story. Also, the more we read, the easier it is for the brain to understand language, thus making reading a quicker process. We read by breaking own words into simple components and then putting them together to create a word. This happens for every word and then we construct the sentence. This process becomes more automatic the more you read.

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Reading is being able to understand written material by looking at characters and symbols. Reading helps to develop language and listening skills. It also promotes imagination and encourages children to become more creative. You can read fiction texts, for example novels or fairy tales, or you can read non-fiction texts, such as newspapers or information leaflets. When we read we create images in our heads of what is happening during the story. Also, the more we read, the easier it is for the brain to understand language, thus making reading a quicker process. We read by breaking own words into simple components and then putting them together to create a word. This happens for every word and then we construct the sentence. This process becomes more automatic the more you read.

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I believe the definition of reading to be the ability to transcribe visual information and attach meaning. The basic process of reading can be described as the recall of sounds (which the child has associated with a shape or letter) which can be combined to create words. Reading can be a key skill not only for developing academic abilities in terms of fluency and widening vocabulary but also supplies people with a sense of escape and enjoyment. Being able to read is essential as it is present in practically everything we do on a daily basis from newspapers to fiction to ingredients on a shopping list. Reading can give you a chance to escape from the hassles of day to day life and is scientifically proven to relieve stress.

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Reading is using knowledge of letters and sounds to form words and to take away meaning from the words. This involves word recognition and comprehension. It is important that children develop a love of reading as the skills gained from this can be used to support all aspects of their learning. We read for a number of different reasons: to have shared interests with others. to gain knowledge and information and also just for the enjoyment and you might read to relax.

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Reading is being able to understand the meaning of writing characters and symbols that it is composed of. Reading gives a more varied range of words, the more you read the higher level of vocabulary you have to use in everyday life. Reading helps to improve your focus, concentration, imagination and creativity.

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Reading is the understanding and formation of letters and sounds to create words. Reading is important as it transports children to other worlds and expands their imagination to gain the most out of the world, children are able to read anything they like- something that grabs their attention and is able to engage them fully. When you are learning to read you break each word down and look at the phonics, you then work out what each word means which will increase your understanding of the text.

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To read is to be able to see a formation of letters and to produce a word from them and is essential to everyday life. Personally, reading has allowed me to explore so many different experiences purely through my own imagination. Reading is a way of enhancing our vocabulary; whether that be in our own writing or in daily conversation. Reading puts words into context meaning that we are always unintentionally learning and broadening our minds.

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Reading is the understanding of letters, words and sentences and how their combination creates meaning.   Reading is essential to receive information and, also, to stimulate our imagination. It is also an essential part of communication because it enables an exchange of ideas. When you read, you begin to develop your imagination and ability to hold and process information. You read by starting from basics and understanding the rules of word and sentence structure. As you develop these skills, you are able to read more complex texts. 

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Reading is the understanding of letters, words and sentences and how their combination creates meaning.   Reading is essential to receive information and, also, to stimulate our imagination. It is also an essential part of communication because it enables an exchange of ideas. When you read, you begin to develop your imagination and ability to hold and process information. You read by starting from basics and understanding the rules of word and sentence structure. As you develop these skills, you are able to read more complex texts. 

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Reading is being able to identify sounds and words and understanding how these create meaning. Reading allows individuals to develop a passion for different genre's, while gaining a greater understanding of the world we live in today.

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Reading is being able to understand letters and how they form words when together. Reading opens peoples imaginations but is also essential in every day life. When you read you are helping develop English skills, through not only understanding words but punctuation and grammar too. All of which are needed through out school and life in general.

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Reading is being able to make sense/meaning of the words/letters/sentences. Reading is an important skill as it is going to improve your communication skills as well as allowing children to be more imaginative (make their own conclusion from what they read). What you read varies greatly, you can read: Books, instructions, subtitles, newspapers or texts online to name a few of the things that you can read. When we read we are taking in information and/or creating an image in our head for example, if you are reading a book you are going to start to turn the words into an image. The way in which we read is by breaking down the words to make the words easier for us to read, this is something that you develop and as your reading ability increases you will be more fluent with how you read and you won't notice the words being broken down.

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I believe that the word read means the ability to look at letters and create a word that has meaning. Reading is one of the most important skills that someone needs to be equipped with, as it is used in everyday life. The reasons for reading varies from person to person, but reading provides us with knowledge and enjoyment, it's about finding a balance between the two. 

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I believe that the word read means the ability to look at letters and create a word that has meaning. Reading is one of the most important skills that someone needs to be equipped with, as it is used in everyday life. The reasons for reading varies from person to person, but reading provides us with knowledge and enjoyment, it's about finding a balance between the two. 

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Reading means understanding the thoughts and imagination of other people as well as the simple formation on letter and words together to create a meaning. Reading allows people to intact more information and excel in everyday life, it also allows people to gain clarity. When you read, you gain information about a variety of subjects and you read with practice.

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Reading is the understanding and collaboration of sounds and letters. It enables children to expand their knowledge and extend their vocabulary. Reading is the baseline of many aspects of English and can encourage the development of writing, speaking and listening. Reading opens up children’s imagination and inspires them to clarify their own ideas.

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I would define the word read as taking on information through looking at words and making sense of them. It is important to read as it helps to relax and helps us to learn. There are many things that someone can read. You could read a book or a poster, an article or a report and you can read a variety of different novels, fiction, non- fiction and lots of different genres such as adventure or romance. When you read you take on the things you have read. Sometimes you take on information whereas other times you may develop emotionally due to having empathy for a character or slowly waring to a character in a book. Reading can also inspire people to do a range of different activities. For example, somebody may read an exciting book about an archer and then decide to take on archery as they were inspired by the book to do so.
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I would define the word read as the ability to view written sounds/phonemes/ lexis etc and blend the sounds together to form lexis, which has meaning, in order to comprehend the written work.
Reading is an important and valuable skill used in all areas of everyday life, ranging from a packet of food to a novel. Reading also allows us to expand our vocabulary, as well as our ability to express ourselves through words. Furthermore, reading allows us to sympathise with others.
You can read anything that has writing on!
I think that the reasons for reading also answer the question what happens when you read.
I read different things all the time; on social media, books on ny kindle, recipes, news, my notes, text books etc

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For children, reading is about exploring various texts through the use of different themes, genres, fonts etc, to expand the knowledge of the individuals and to inspire them and their creativity or imagination. Reading allows for ideas to form and enables children to look at different perspectives in which it furthers their understanding and learning.

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Reading is having the ability to recognise letters and symbols, and being able to link them and take them apart to create new sounds/words. Reading is important because it increases children's vocabulary and allows them to actually understand when they listen. It can also aid imagination and creativity. Anything can be read, how you interpret it depends on how much you take away from the activity.

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Reading is the ability to understand a written text. People read in order to gain academic understand but also for enjoyment. There are many different texts that you can read, for example: blogs, newspapers, novels, academic books etc. And by reading these you are increasing your knowledge of subjects, your vocabulary and your understanding. You are also excercising your imagination and using creativity to visualise the words. It is important to read for these reasons as we read I. Everyday life: sign posts, books, powerpoints  etc so the ability to do this impacts massively on our access.

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Reading is being able to recognise letters and the sounds they create in order to comprehend written text. The reason why people read is because it widens your imagination, overall knowledge and gives many people great joy throughout. It can extend a person's vocabulary and give them a wider perspective on many different areas that the texts cover. You are able to read almost anything such as novels, websites, journals, letters etc. When reading it can allow many people to develop their understanding of certain topics and extend their knowledge.

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Reading is the ability to comprehend written matter. However, this can be interpreted in different ways. The understanding of sounds and letters a word is made up of is known as reading although someone who is an extensive read may define this word as a tool used to discover. People read for many different reasons, from following directions on signposts to researching and revising information for exams. Reading is also a pleasurable occupation, many people read novels or magazines for entertainment purposes. Reading allows people to not only develop their understanding of subject matters but it can also increase a person's linguistic register. This ability is crucial for all walks of life as it opens doors for things we would be unable to do otherwise (e.g getting a job, making a cake, buying food at a supermarket) it in turn makes our everyday life more manageable.

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Reading is being able to understand the pronunciation and meaning of words, sentences and symbols in a text. Reading helps you to communicate with others and can encourage people to be imaginative with their ideas. Not only is it a vital skill in order to progress academically, but children and adults also immerse themselves in all types of literature for their own enjoyment. People automatically read everyday, even if they do not intentionally pick up a book. It comes in many different forms - for example, fiction and non-fiction texts, newspapers, leaflets, posters, blogs and websites (the list is endless). When you read, you recognise the sounds and letters of each word - the more you do this, the easier it is to process. Your brain attaches a meaning to this word which allows you to understand the meaning of a text.

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Reading is being able to understand written material, the characters and the meaning behind what has been written. Reading is a vital part of our development as children, to be able to speak and write effectively and then as adults to widen our range of vocabulary. Any words that are written in any format can be read and when we read these words we can be submerged into a story or article that will grab our attention for either good or bad reasons. We are able to read through or learnt knowledge, it becomes second nature to us as we get older, it also then becomes essential to our day to day lives.

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To read is the ability to understand what written words made up of symbols and characters mean. Reading is a way of life, it is a part of all cultures, it enables wide communication around the world. Without reading the world could be a very boring place, it would be very difficult for someone in the modern world to develop without the ability to read. It is one of the skills we learn in schools that is undoubtedly used every day, most likely more than once. Written text is everywhere, from road signs, posters in the street, adverts and newspapers.
When you have children, reading is extremely important, as it is a way of teaching them about the world we live in. Reading to them can teach and encourage them to learn how to talk, even before they reach the age of one.
As adults it is important to read as there is evidence to show that ample reading encourages brain development, creativity and can improve your attention span.
Reading is one of the most important things within our everyday lives, which is why it is so important within the primary national curriculum.

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Reading is the ability to understand the text and be able to understand the meaning of certain words, phrasing or structure. Reading is vital as it is a key factor in learning with many resources being written. Multiple medias offer the opportunity to read and develop further skills with the more a person practices to read.
If it is a fictional story being read then it will allow imagination and encourage people to visual the descriptions, though majority of reading will allow further development and constant learning. Reading is a constant factor in our lives as it is easily something we do day to day without even thinking and it is so important that children can continuously develop to reach that level of confidence and ease with their reading.

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To be able to read is the ability to understand written text.
Reading is important as it improves one's vocabulary and can broaden one's horizons.
You can read anything, from fiction books, to newspapers, journals or even blogs.
When you read, you are opening yourself up to new ideas and ways of thinking that may be different to yours. You may also discover new things about the world which may be interesting to you.
You learn to read through practice and once you learn how to read, it becomes natural to you.

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Being able to read is the ability to understand and comprehend words, as well as examining images, facial expressions or other means of communication. It broadens a person's vocabulary, imagination, and entire repertoire of knowledge.
Reading is an essential skill, used in absolutely everything we do in life, and thus is imperative that it remains so important within the national curriculum.

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Being able to read is somewhat of a privilege, its the ability to be able to comprehend words and letters in conjunction with each other. It is something that you do in your day to day life and that you do without realise that you are doing it. Reading can come in different forms, whether this be reading the road signs on your way to work or sitting down and reading a book.
The reason why we read... because we have to? we are told too? we want to? Reading is a part of the national curriculum and so if you go to school, you are going to gain some level of reading, whether you love it or you hate it.

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Reading means to be able to see symbols and know what those symbols mean.

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Reading is the ability to understand the written word created through a collaboration of different sounds and letters. Reading not only improves a child's spelling, writing and listening capabilities, but also allows for them to explore and develop their imagination. This enables children the express themselves creatively and form ideas based on their interpretations of a books overall message or theme.

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Reading is to understand what the characters and symbols in a text mean. It enables you to expand your vocabulary, increase knowledge and understanding and inspires creativity. It also fosters the growth of a Childs imagination and equips them with key skills needed throughout all walks of life.

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Reading is to interpret words and understand what they mean. Reading is highly important as it is part of everyday life and allows us live safely. Reading enhances children's imagination and vocabulary.

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Reading is being able to understand what words say and mean. Reading is a form of communication between human beings this could be in the form of a story, a letter, an autobiography e.c.t it is important to read as it stimulates your imagination and widens your vocabulary. Being able to read is essential for everyday life as every single day you have to read such as road signs or items in a shop. Learning to read is a skill which can only be learnt through practice.

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Reading is being able to understand what words say and mean. Reading is a form of communication between human beings this could be in the form of a story, a letter, an autobiography e.c.t it is important to read as it stimulates your imagination and widens your vocabulary. Being able to read is essential for everyday life as every single day you have to read such as road signs or items in a shop. Learning to read is a skill which can only be learnt through practice.

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To be able read you have to understand what written words mean. Reading is a key skill in order to be able to communicate effectively and expand vocabulary knowledge. Books can help children explore new ideas, opinions and knowledge. 

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To be able read you have to understand what written words mean. Reading is a key skill in order to be able to communicate effectively and expand vocabulary knowledge. Books can help children explore new ideas, opinions and knowledge. 

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Reading is being able to develop an understanding for the meaning of words and sentences in a certain context. It is a complex process of translating graphemes into sounds and then making meaning out of it. In early stages you need to read the words aloud so that you get an overall understanding of the sounds. The more you practise reading, the more fluent your reading skills become and you do not have to consider every single word anymore while reading. There are different purposes of reading like reading for enjoyment, for a general understanding or for an academic purpose. 

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Reading is being able to develop an understanding for the meaning of words and sentences in a certain context. It is a complex process of translating graphemes into sounds and then making meaning out of it. In early stages you need to read the words aloud so that you get an overall understanding of the sounds. The more you practise reading, the more fluent your reading skills become and you do not have to consider every single word anymore while reading. There are different purposes of reading like reading for enjoyment, for a general understanding or for an academic purpose. 

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Reading is the ability to sound words from a sentence and understand the meaning of them too. 

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Reading is the ability to sound words from a sentence and understand the meaning of them too. 

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I think that reading is vital to developing and enhancing our learning, communication, knowledge and social skills. To read is to acknowledge the words in front of you whether it be in a book, online, on advertisements, packaging etc. and to understand the terminology/meaning of the words. Reading helps people explore ideas, imagination and questioning.

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Reading involves looking at any written words and being able to interpret the information one has seen. The ability to read allows us to absorb information, anything from a peice of literature to a list of instructions or something as simple as a food label.
Reading allows us to further our knowledge and immerse ourselves in text which in turn builds our imagination and creativity. Reading often allows us to learn new vocabulary and build on our grammatical skills. Reading a wide range of texts also allows us to become more culturally aware.
Reading often simply 'feeds imagination and opens a treasure house of wonder and joy for curious minds' .

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Reading is to be able to understand, spot, and sound out letters and sounds blending as you go. Reading is an important skill as it allows you to understand written text and learn so much more through the art of written words as well as spoken and the arts. Read exposes children to facts, imaginative stories developing  their creativity and experiences of the world. Reading expands the children's imaginations and  ability to communicate with adults, peers and younger children by being read to or reading to others.

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Reading

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Reading is the ability to be able to sound out and interpret words to form sentences. This allows the reader to piece together words, phrases and sentences to form a picture of the objective of the text.

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Reading is the process by which we interpret specific symbols with assigned meaning

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reading is q

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Read: to be able to interpret words from a text.

Why read? To gain knowledge and expand the mind.

How do you read? By interpreting the characters from a text.