I could not imagine being illiterate. Imagine living without the ability to read books or write down simple things like your address or phone number. Reading is a crucial part of learning. If I was unable to read I would not be as knowledgeable. Most of my learning comes from reading. Imagine not being able to read street signs while driving. You would be able to know the word stop, which is very dangerous, and being able to get a job would be impossible. Having a job is what gets you the things you need in life. The biggest parts of life involve you to read and write. For example, people say high school years are the best years of your life (high debatable). You have prom, which requires you to read requirements for the prom dress code, read when the prom is, what time, where it is at, requirements in order to go, etc. Another high school function that is a huge part of life is graduation, you need the proper credits in order to graduate, in which, it requires you to get good grades in your class, and that requires you to be able to read and write. Throughout your entire educational career, there is always something that requires you to read or write. Although there may be a way around it or getting used to and understanding some words is possible, there will always be one aspect of your life that is missing and is not completely fulfilled.
Basically, you would not get the concept of most of the important things in life. Reading directions to take you places, assemble something, or to complete a task. All in which, when you are done, gives you a sense of accomplishment. Registering to vote and voting requires you to be able to read and write. In everyone’s daily life they are required to read or write something. Our world is based off this and being illiterate hinders the ability to be fully successful not matter the aspect of life. Two things that would greatly affect me if I was illiterate is my education and not being able to complete my goal to become a dietician. Also, I would like to be successful in my career and being illiterate would greatly affect that part as well. Knowing how important literacy is would completely frustrate me if I was illiterate. Maybe though if I was illiterate, and did not know what it was like to read and write, I would find my own way to communicate and interpret things.
It is all one big chain affect where one thing is connected to another. Being illiterate affects all aspects of life. All in all, being able to read and write is crucial in advancing in life, whether it be your education, career, and life in general.
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I particularly like what you said about language being a great tool in expressing yourself, and that “They way every individual expresses themselves is a reflection of their true self”. It made me imagine trying to express myself without language, and I found it would be nearly impossible, and somewhat frustrating. I also agree with you that non-verbal language plays a large role in communication. I often find myself using lots of non-verbal communication to express whatever is on my mind, and too often I use it more negatively than positively. Similarly to you, it is easy to tell my mood by the way I am presenting myself. I find it very interesting that you mentioned how important communication is for you in soccer, and how important it is that your team actually listens to you. I know from experience how important effective use of language and communication is in athletics. In fact in volleyball, a large part of winning actually involves how effectively our team can communicate with each other both verbally, and non-verbally. In fact, sometimes we actually have practices dedicated to communication. You have some great insights on the importance of language and communication and I really enjoyed reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that you brought up the thought of accomplishment and your sense of it in the blog. Never put that in mine but that is a key point that I'm glad you decided to shed light upon. If I was unable to read follow directions I would feel like I was failing at some of the most basic functions of our society would make me feel like I was failing in some respect. Not being able to communicate trough reading and writing is something I have yet to be able to fathom. Even for those who are unable to speak or hear have the ability (or many) to read, write and speak (sign language). I would like to believe that the thought of being unable to communicate would motivate anyone to want to learn to read and write. I do think that you are correct to a degree about eventually learning to interpret things but that still comes down to some kind of degree of literacy that is being learned over time. People that cannot read or write still have the ability to communicate just not through reading and writing they find a way to adapt. Thanks for a great read!! You have a lot of great points!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I never really thought about how my life would be if I were illiterate. After reading your post it definitely crossed my mind. I agree with you, it is so important for us to know how to read and such. It has to do with our every day life such as; homework, television, letters, and even resumes for a job. When you think of it, it is practically everything! I new a guy back in high school and he couldn’t read, I really wondered how he even made it to high school! Our literacy skills are so important if we want to succeed in life. I admire those whom are less fortunate than us, people who unable to see, hear, or talk. They try their best to communicate with people in any way they have. Some of us fail to appreciate these abilities when we have them, when others would give up anything.
ReplyDeleteBy the way,goodness, can you imagine someone driving and are not able to read the signs, especially living in California, there is so much driving involved. They could end up driving to Mexico when they intended on going else where in the state.