Chapter+6+-+The+Importance+of+Independent+Reading

toc = = =What Research Has To Say About Reading Instruction: The Importance of Independent Reading: S. Jay Samuels and Alan E. Farstrup =
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 * (Kathryn Dusel) **

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 * (Maureen Copper) **

**The Big Benefit of Independent Reading **

Aside from higher test scores and ensuring that students read something everyday, there is an overarching benefit of independent reading. And that is the fact that independent reading lays the foundation for becoming enthusiastic lifelong readers, not simply school time readers. []

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=Activities =

**Elementary **

 * (Ashley Patnaude) **

“A number of characteristics of successful implementation of independent reading have been identified, including the need for teacher scaffolding, determining what constitutes effective practice, the amount of time that should be devoted to independent reading, the need for students to read appropriate-level texts, and inclusion of social interaction.”(Samuels & Farstrup, 2011, p. 151.)

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**Secondary **
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 * (Kara Livingston) **

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 * (Marcy Roberts & Jan Cotton) **
 * (Monica Bueno) **

media type="youtube" key="CJjGKJawG8U" height="198" width="337" align="center" "Teacher s promote lasting literacy behaviors when they model good habits of reading and provide time for students to enjoy reading." (Samuels & Farstrup, 2011, p. 143)

media type="youtube" key="kzC8Kvtn6iA" height="194" width="336" align="center" "Teachers can construct opportunities for social interaction bout books by providing time for students to talk with peers about the books they are reading." (Samuels & Farstrup, 2011, p. 152) media type="youtube" key="4o5eMcu6kq4" height="222" width="346" align="center" "Teacher guidance and support appear to be critical components of successful reading practice for developing readers." (Samuels & Farstrup, 2011, p. 150)

media type="youtube" key="lFcNpqfNAL0" height="198" width="352" align="center" <span style="display: block; font-family: georgia,serif; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">"Only with the practice and expertise that comes from sufficient opportunities to engage in independent silent reading will students reach their full literacy potential." (Samuel & Farstrup, 2011, p. 155)

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 * <span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">(Maureen Copper) **

= <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Contributors = **<span style="color: #008000; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Ashley Patnaude, Jan Cotton, Kara Livingston, Kathryn Dusel, Marcy Roberts, Maureen Cooper, Monica Bueno: UNE - EDU740 **