The Changing Reading Habits of Boys and Girls at Starmouth School
The graph provided illustrates the number of library books read by boys and girls at Starmouth School from 2006 to the present. It is evident that there have been significant changes in the reading habits of both genders over the years. In 2006, boys and girls at Starmouth School had a similar reading pattern, with both groups reading around 100 books. However, from 2007 to 2010, the number of books read by boys gradually increased, surpassing the number of books read by girls in 2009. This trend continued until 2012, when boys reached their peak of approximately 250 books read, while girls remained steady at around 150 books. From 2013 onwards, there was a noticeable decline in the number of books read by both boys and girls. However, the decline was more significant for boys, as their reading numbers dropped to approximately 100 books in 2015, while girls maintained a slightly higher reading rate of around 120 books. It is interesting to note that from 2016 to the present, there has been a gradual increase in the number of books read by both boys and girls. In 2019, boys and girls at Starmouth School were reading at a similar rate, with both groups reading around 150 books. In conclusion, the graph highlights the changing reading habits of boys and girls at Starmouth School. While boys initially showed a higher interest in reading, their numbers declined more significantly in recent years. However, both genders have shown a positive trend in reading, with an increase in the number of books read from 2016 onwards.