Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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is one of the most important skills especially for children, that's why some people think it is more
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than watching
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or playing computer games. I completely agree with
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statement. In the following paragraphs, I will discuss the importance of reading stories for youngsters to expand vocabulary and creativity.
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with, books
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as short stories and folk tales are essential for young people, because
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will increase the number of words. A survey showed that children who spent more time reading than watching
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can speak fluent and creative Thant their peers.
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, it contains a lot of details about the character's appearance, weather conditions and specific information, so it helps them to imagine and have
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image. Stories can teach
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a child
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many skills,
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as solving problems and time- management.
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, my husband and I were taking my son to the library and he learned a lot and spoke better than his siblings.
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, watching
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or playing computer games have harmful effects. A study represented that sitting in front of
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has side effects
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as damage
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brain, limited child' thinking and become less social. To summarise, parents and teachers must be aware of the danger of
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and computer games
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and concentrate more on reading comprehension.
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  • Concentration
  • Passive activity
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  • Attention span
  • Educational enrichment
  • Cognitive development
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