1. What claim/s did the speaker make in her talk?

-The writer claims that reading is an essential skill when it comes to finding a job. Second, there
are new ideas, knowledge, and things that can be discovered through reading. Third, our
country is experiencing poor literacy. Lastly, because of poor literacy, has an impact on our
economy.

2. What kind of claim is it? Why do you say so?

-It's a claim of facts. Because her assertions assert something that exists based on statistics,
and it is also a contentious issue in our society. Additionally, the author points out something
that is true, supported, and proven based on data and trusted sources.

3. What evidence did the speaker give to support this/these? Name at least 3
-More than two billion adults worldwide don't have the essential literacy skills that employers
need.
- 15-74 years old have limited literacy.
-When a high proportion of the adult population has poor literacy skills, many positions are
remaining vacant as insufficient individuals are adequately skilled to fulfill those roles.
-46% of adults have stopped reading after they graduated.
-15.4% are learning and speaking their native language only.
-19% of elementary graduate and be able to start high school with average skills in literacy,
-Many well-paying jobs require reading as a part of the job’s responsibilities and performance.
-Books, journals, magazines, and recently the internet are to be read and decode what is read.
-15.4% are learning and speaking their native language only.
-Also, insignificant data, in 5 people, 1 can be illiterate.