Revisiting Silent Reading: New Directions for Teachers and Researchers

Literacy leaders come together in this important and timely volume-destined to become a vital part of every schools PD library-to give expert advice about silent reading instruction and how to make it work in your classroom.

In these pages, you get:

* A review of past and current perspectives on silent reading, giving you a solid foundation for instructional decisions
* Ideas you can use to increase students reading fluency, achievement, and motivation
* Inspiration for addressing the wide-ranging needs of students, including English learners and struggling readers
* Suggestions for new contexts in which silent reading can take place
* PD questions to extend your thinking, learning, and teaching

Isn't it time to return silent reading to your classroom?

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