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Monday, December 12, 2011 www.metronews.ca News worth sharing.
Fewer kids reading for fun: Study Intense focus on literacy could be taking away some of the joy, new report suggests
Known for her tough-chick roles, Michelle Rodriguez, flanked by co-stars of her new movie, Resident Evil: Retribution, Boris Kodjoe, left, and Johann Urb, was in Toronto last night at Cabin Five in the club zone, where she was guest DJ.
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Michelle Rodriguez guest DJ in club zone Resident Evil: Retribution is an upcoming 2012 3-D science-fiction action horror film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. It’s the fifth instalment in the Resident Evil film series and the third to be directed by Anderson.
Just half of Ontario’s Grade 3 and 6 pupils say they like to read, a number that has plummeted from a decade ago, according to a new report that warns of the long-term impact of this “worrying trend.” “Literacy — alongside writing and math — has been at the centre of Ontario’s educational agenda for more than a decade,” says Reading for Joy, a report to be released today by advocacy and research group People for Education. “And while Ontario students’ literacy scores have improved during that time, something unexpected has happened: There has been a dramatic decline in the percentage of Ontario students who report that they ‘like to read.’” Based on survey questions asked as a part of the standardized tests, 76 per cent of third graders and 65 per cent of sixth graders
“It matters for kids because reading is part of every single aspect of school life.” ANNIE KIDDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PEOPLE FOR EDUCATION
reported that they liked reading in 1998-99. But in 2010-11, those numbers had dropped to half. Annie Kidder, executive director of People for Education, said the trend mirrors other countries, including England, where there’s an emphasis on standardized testing. International studies have shown that children who enjoy fiction do better in school and become more engaged citizens. TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE