Product Description
by Stephen D. Krashen (Author)
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.Author Biography
Stephen Krashen, PhD, is an advocate for free voluntary reading in schools.
Number of Pages: 104
Dimensions: 0.32 x 9.31 x 6.27 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 18, 2011
