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Sax, Richard; Kohn, Alfie – Learning, 1996
Presents two opinions on motivating students through reading incentive programs. The first suggests that such programs benefit students by building self-esteem, with students earning while they learn. The second states that rewards may lower comprehension and dull long-term interest in reading, with children focusing on rewards rather than…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Incentives, Reading Improvement
