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Direct linkHumphrey, Jack; Preddy, Leslie B. – Library Media Connection, 2008
Practice is important in learning, maintaining, or improving any skills. Studies by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that students perform better when they do independent reading. In order to be a good reader, a person must practice reading, but reading practice declines markedly after fifth grade. Educators and parents…
Descriptors: Sustained Silent Reading, Silent Reading, Independent Reading, Reading Instruction
