How Long to Read Illiterate America

How Long Does it Take to Read Illiterate America?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read Illiterate America by Jonathan Kozol

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

It is startling and it is shaming: in a country that prides itself on being among the most enlightened in the world, 25 million American adults cannot read the poison warnings on a can of pesticide, a letter from their child’s teacher, or the front page of a newspaper. An additional 35 million read below the level needed to function successfully in our society. The United States ranks forty-ninth among 158 member nations of the UN in literacy, and wastes over $100 billion annually as a result. The problem is not merely an embarrassment, it is a social and economic disaster. In Illiterate...

How long is Illiterate America?

Illiterate America by Jonathan Kozol is 270 pages long, and a total of 67,500 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Illiterate America Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 8 minutes to read Illiterate America aloud.

What Reading Level is Illiterate America?

Illiterate America is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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