25. Why read books, not screens?

What is the main topic of this episode?

• Speed reading techniques
• Digital vs. printed books
• Effects of reading from screens
• Improving reading fluency

What concern is raised about screen reading?

• It improves eyesight
• It causes attention span to increase
• It may reduce deep reading and attention
• It helps memorization

What is 'deep reading'?

• Reading books very quickly
• Analyzing a text for deeper meaning
• Reading on mobile devices
• Reading aloud in groups

Who is Cressida Cowell?

• A university professor
• A children’s author
• A literacy coach
• A podcast host

According to Cowell, reading brings which three benefits?

• Creativity, success, speed
• Wealth, health, confidence
• Creativity, intelligence, empathy
• Humor, memory, strength

What does Maryanne Wolf say about surface-level reading?

• It engages the whole brain
• It’s better for comprehension
• It happens more on screens
• It encourages discussion

Why does screen reading encourage surface-level reading?

• The screen is blurry
• There are too many distractions
• It requires scrolling
• It limits vocabulary

What brain function does deep reading activate?

• The visual cortex only
• Minimal brain activity
• More of the cerebral cortex
• Memory recall only

What does the term 'skimming' mean?

• Skipping paragraphs
• Reading slowly for depth
• Reading quickly for a general idea
• Rereading for clarity

How many words does the average modern person read each day?

• 50000.0
• 100000.0
• 200000.0
• 25000.0