The Power of Reading: Insights from the...
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“Outstanding high school writers reported extensive summer reading”
“Those who read in a second language write and spell better in that language.”
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“Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone.”
“Malcolm X educated himself in prison by reading.”
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“The less literate are the first to fail and drop out of school.”
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“Access to a school library results in more reading.”
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“Access to public libraries also affects how much children read.”
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“Larger school library collections and longer hours increase circulation.”
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“However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done.”
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“Libraries are a consistent and major source of books for free reading.”
“Hearing stories has a direct impact on literacy development.”
“Magazine reading appears to promote more reading.”
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“Extrinsic reading rewards may not be necessary and may backfire.”
“Children read more when they see other people reading.”
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“Young people's reading choices are influenced by their peers.”
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“Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading.”
“Children who are readers will develop acceptable levels of literacy.”
“Without a reading habit, children simply do not have a chance.”
“People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading.”
“Learning to read in one language helps us read a second language.”