Questions you might consider: How is reading important in your life? What kinds of reading do you do on a regular basis? Did you have a favorite book/story as a child? Do you have a favorite book or story now? What impact do you think the study of literature can have on your life? What is the value of studying literature? 

What I'm looking for:

I am looking for a 1.5 -2  page essay with an introduction, a focused thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

What I am not looking for:

I am not looking for a list of answers to the above questions. 

I am not looking for an essay on the ability to read or the need for literacy.