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The Benefits of Reading for FunThere’s a powerful academic impact, new research reveals, when students are voracious, voluntary readers.

Summer Reading to Inspire Middle School ActivistsTeachers whose students are interested in taking on local or national issues can share these titles now or use them in the classroom next year.

Embracing the Social Aspect of Independent ReadingMany middle and high school students are interested in social media, and teachers can tap into that to promote enthusiasm for reading.

Due Dates and the Value of Student OwnershipNegotiating due dates with a class can help increase students’ feelings of accountability—to their teacher and to each other.

Promoting Scientific Inquiry Inside and Outside of the ClassroomExposing students to discrepant events and online simulations can spark wonder and motivate them to investigate science beyond the classroom.

Combining Literacy Skills and Community BuildingA shared reading journal strategy encourages rich conversations that support differentiated instruction and social and emotional learning.

Even Older Kids Should Have Time to Read in ClassIf the goal is to develop lifelong readers, students need time in class to practice—and learn to enjoy—reading.

Cultivating Joy in Writing in the Elementary GradesAn online writing group—which could be adapted for in person learning—builds confidence in students’ ability to express their ideas.

Using Read-Alouds to Improve Older Elementary Students’ Literacy SkillsA daily read-aloud can help build community and show reluctant readers how to approach a text.

The Joy of Reading with Secondary Students | Language Arts ClassroomSpread the joy of reading with secondary students in inexpensive ways. The research stresses the love of reading for success.

How—and Why—to Introduce Visual Note-Taking to Your StudentsVisual note-taking allows information to be processed by the brain in three different ways.

4 Ways to Explore Poetry on Earth DayConnecting National Poetry Month and Earth Day can be fun, engaging, and inspiring for high school students.

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