“Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development”
Quote by Stephen D. Krashen
Work
The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research
The Power of Reading: Insights from the Research delves into the extensive research on reading, examining its effects on brain development, mental health, and community engagement. The book synthesizes studies from various disciplines to offer a comprehensive understanding of the transformative power of reading. more
Author
Stephen D. Krashen
Stephen D. Krashen is a renowned linguist born in 1941. His research in second language acquisition has had a profound impact on the field of language learning theory. more
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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.”