Does daily free choice reading really help students succeed academically?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
_"Once teachers unravel the facts from the misinterpretations and opinions, they will find that Sustained Silent Reading is not only intuitively appealing but also is supported by research."
The Benefits of Sustained Silent Reading: Scientific Research and Common Sense Converge
Elaine M. Garan, Glenn DeVoogd
The Benefits of Sustained Silent Reading: Scientific Research and Common Sense Converge
Elaine M. Garan, Glenn DeVoogd
Why not require students to read on predetermined levels during Just Read Time??
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
How will students know what books to read without levels?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
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Why should the whole class read together during Just Read Time?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
What is wrong with assigned reading?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
Every Child Every Day | Richard L. Allington and Rachael E. Gabriel
"The research base on student-selected reading is robust and conclusive: Students read more, understand more, and are more likely to continue reading when they have the opportunity to choose what they read."
A whopping 92% of children say they are more likely to finish a book they pick out themselves versus one an adult forces them to read.
BookRiot 06-12-17
BookRiot 06-12-17
Why should we allow students to read graphic novels?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
Why should we allow students to read books that are too easy for them?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
Why should we allow students to read books that are too hard for them?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
Why should we not give tests or assignments on Just Read books?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
Sustained Silent Reading: Let's Revisit the Research | Stephen Krashen
"There is massive, well-documented evidence that sustained silent reading (SSR) works very well for both first and second language acquirers with little or no accountability as long as certain common-sense conditions are met, e.g. a long enough duration (short-term SSR programs are not as effective as long-term programs), access to interesting reading material, a comfortable physical environment, and no anxiety over evaluation.
How can we hold students accountable without giving tests or assignments?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.
Why not give students prizes or points for reading?
Yes. Research tells us that students will perform better on academic testing if they free read every day.