Description
An eye-opening look at the latest research findings about the success of free voluntary reading in developing high levels of literacy.
Free voluntary reading looks better and more powerful than ever. Stephen D. Krashen, PhD, is an advocate for free voluntary reading in schools and has published many journal articles on the subject. Free Voluntary Reading: Power 2010 collects the last ten years of his extensive work and reconsiders all aspects of this important debate in light of the latest findings.
The book provides an accessible examination of topics, such as free voluntary reading's value in language and literary acquisition domestically and worldwide, recent developments in support of free voluntary reading, whether rewards-based programs benefit the development of lifelong reading, the value of phonics in reading instruction, and trends in literacy in the United States.
An eye-opening look at the latest research findings about the success of free voluntary reading in developing high levels of literacy.
About the Author
Stephen Krashen, PhD, is an advocate for free voluntary reading in schools.
Reviews
In this must-read book, Krashen has assembled a collection of his recent journal articles about FVR from a variety of journals teacher librarians would not normally see crossing their desks. * Teacher Librarian *
Book Information
ISBN 9781598848441
Author Stephen D. Krashen
Format Paperback
Page Count 104
Imprint Libraries Unlimited Inc
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 170g
