Libaries vs iBooks
Why WSCA Should Have A Library
Three Main Reasons Why
English classes at WSCA encourage reading greatly and an average of 5 books are read throughout the year. Many students have to buy books, which costs money that could be saved, or get it on their iPads, which is bad for their eyes. Libraries would be better because they have books students can borrow and use in class. Also libraries encourage reading, include books with different reading levels and that encourages strengthening your reading level, and lastly paper books in a libarary do not irrate your eyes unlike books on the iPad.
Libraries Encourage Reading
Libraries encourage reading and not only is reading a fun hobby to do, but is also a important skill in life. It's very hard to not now how to read and have a successful life because reading is everywhere in life. For example you can not pass your drivers exam without not knowing how to read and comprehend the signs you see daily on the side of the road.
Libraries Encourage Comprehension
Libraries have books with a variety of reading levels and if you want to progress to another grade in school you probably got a higher reading level. Reading comprehension is also important because not only should you be able to read words, but you need to understand what they man. A great example and needing to be able to understand what you're reading is when signing a important contract. You can' just read the whole contract not understand a single word it said and sign it because you will get yourself in an ugly situation.
Libraries Encourage Reading Paper Books
Research has shown though that reading books on a screen, for example your iPad, can really irritate your eyes and damage them. When we read on a screen we tend to blink less and just stare at the screen, but blinking helps keeps our eyes moist so if we blink less our eyes get dry. When our eyes are dry they become itchy and just annoying. Also when we get older and become adults, you sometimes see your parents doing this, you have to hold a menu for example arm's length away because you just can't read it.
Counter Arguement
Adding a libary to WSCA would be expensive and the majority of people want to stick to their iPads because it is easier to use. Also, not a lot of schools have a libary and adding a libay to school is just ridiculous. Libraries are just a waste of time because most students would not even visit the library and you need to fill it up with books which would take a lot of money.
Rebuttal
I have talked to many people and the majority do want a libary to WSCA plus most books on iPad cost money so the libary would be cheaper in reality. Lots of schools do have libaries and it's not unrealistic. Most people want a library so it would not be a waste of time and people would visit it. And since lots of people want a library they can donate books and fundraising coould be done so that we can get a library.