“Outstanding high school writers reported extensive summer reading”
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Source: The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research
“Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone.”
“Malcolm X educated himself in prison by reading.”
Source: The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research, 2nd Edition: Insights from the Research
“Access to a school library results in more reading.”
Source: The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research, 2nd Edition: Insights from the Research
“However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done.”
Source: The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research, 2nd Edition: Insights from the Research
“Libraries are a consistent and major source of books for free reading.”
“Magazine reading appears to promote more reading.”
Source: The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research, 2nd Edition: Insights from the Research
“Extrinsic reading rewards may not be necessary and may backfire.”
“Children read more when they see other people reading.”
Source: The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research, 2nd Edition: Insights from the Research
“Young people's reading choices are influenced by their peers.”
Source: The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research, 2nd Edition: Insights from the Research
“Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading.”
“Without a reading habit, children simply do not have a chance.”
“People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading.”