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Johnson, Denise; Blair, Anne – Reading Horizons, 2003
The purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of student self-selecting literature and reading engagement in an elementary reading curriculum. The article discuses the use of self-selected reading in the context of child development, book difficulty, independent reading time accountability, and a supportive environment. The successful…
Descriptors: Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Student Participation, Learner Engagement