What is reading?

“Reading is a message gaining, problem solving activity which increases in power and flexibility the more it is practiced” Marie Clay

“Reading is indeed a meaning-construction process that enables us to create carefully reasoned as well as imaginary worlds filled with new concepts, creatures, and characters” (Ruddell & Unrau, 1994 p.996). There are many different theorists, examiners of reading, and reading programmes in today’s world. Each theorist has his or her own preferred methods, programmes, and ind...