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What is Reading for Pleasure?
What is Reading for Pleasure?
Just that... Find a book that suits you, in a spot that suits you, and just read.
We used to call it extensive reading, but the element of choice and the rejection of the formal written response during and post reading of the book has changed the lexis.
Easy, frequent reading, where the reader chooses the material.
The Teacher models by reading.
What Reading for Pleasure IS NOT: assigned books that are analyzed or graded.
In REED, our scores on Meitzav Opinions (Aklim) on reading and in our own REED reading survey, we see that our students do NOT enjoy reading. In fact we are way below even low National Averages.
In REED, our scores on Meitzav Opinions (Aklim) on reading and in our own REED reading survey, we see that our students do NOT enjoy reading. In fact we are way below even low National Averages.
This is something that needs to change.
This is something that needs to change.
Worrisome Statistics
Worrisome Statistics
REED Reading Survey October 2017
REED Reading Survey October 2017
Meitzav Scores "I like to read books"
Meitzav Scores "I like to read books"
REED 2016-2017
REED 2016-2017
National Average = 36%
REED Average = 25%
Only 1/4 of our students like to read.....
Goals of Reading a Book
Goals of Reading a Book
It’s fun
It’s fun
It’s an adventure/escape
It’s an adventure/escape
It reviews language structures
It reviews language structures
It enhances vocabulary
It enhances vocabulary
It increases self confidence in English
It increases self confidence in English
It’s fun
It’s fun
The Power of Literacy
The Power of Literacy
Don't take reading for granted!
Don't take reading for granted!
Watch what this man does in order to learn how to read.
Watch what this man does in order to learn how to read.
Why does he want to learn how to read?
Why does he want to learn how to read?
Complete this survey about your own reading habits
Complete this survey about your own reading habits
Personal Reading Survey
If you had to guess..
How may books do you own?
How many books would you say you've read in the last six months?
How many of those books did you choose for yourself?
What are the best three books you've ever read or had read aloud to you?
In your ideal book, what would the main character be like?
What are your favorite genres of books?
Who are your favorite authors these days?
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