Should students be allowed to read books of their choice during class?

This is an image of Brittany Chapman reading Not Easily Broken By T.D. Jakes.

Most knowledge is written down. If you don’t know how to read you cannot access information. Not only is reading vital for learning, it is also very important in helping people to understand what words mean and allowing them to express themselves. A child who grows up reading is definitely enriched as a young person. Reading helps the person shape his/her life.


“We should be able to read books when we finish our work”, “we shouldn’t have to sit and wait for everyone else in the class to finish, so the teacher can give out the next assignment” stated Brittany Chapman, a sophomore at Constitution High School. Students should be allowed to read books wherever they please. Some places where students like to read are in during class, lunch, and after school.


There are different types of things that people like to read. Many people like to read books, newspapers, and magazines. The types of books that people like to read are African American literature and non-fiction. Brittany Davis, a sophomore at Constitution High School says, “She likes to read African American literature because many people can relate to the characters.” “I have been enjoying the biographies and memoirs. The memoirs I find most interesting are those pertaining to the struggles of ordinary people around the world. I find these books culturally informative and inspiring” stated Mr. Todd, a Spanish teacher at Constitution High School.


Why is reading important? Silmarie Aguilar, a sophomore, at Constitution High School stated, ”Reading helps you explore more fields of life.” Reading is important because it strengthens the use of vocabulary that you can use in the future. Reading is the key to all learning. With the ability to read comes the ability to understand and comprehend new subject matter that you have not previously been expose do.


If the habit of reading is formed during an early age, reading soon becomes the person’s hobby. Teenage years are the growing and developing years of one’s life. People who like to read do it because reading does something for them. It sends chills down their spine, brings tears to their eyes, or turns on the light bulb in their brain. Books tend to be more engaging if students can choose the books themselves rather than someone else.