- Independent reading
Independent reading is a term used in educational settings, where students are involved in choosing and reading material (fiction books, non-fiction, magazine, other media) for their independent consumption and enjoyment. Usually Independent Reading is conducted alongside the ongoing curriculum in the classroom. Independent Reading can be tied to assessment and evaluation or remain as an activity in itself.
ome of the Aims of Independent Reading
Students will
*Read more willingly and more often.
*Become more interested in the printed word in general, including their own writing.
*Become more receptive to enrichment activities related to their reading.
*Discover that they can think and write in a meaningful way about their reading.
*Learn that literature can enrich their lives. [Sebranek, P., Kemper, D., Meyer, V., Van Rys, J., Barnhart, D. & Bachman, L. (1996). School to work: Teacher's guide to the handbook. Wilmington, MA: Houghton Mifflin Co.]ee also
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Literature Circles
*Shared Reading
*Guided Reading References
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