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Free Voluntary ReadingEveryone should love to read
Created by: L. Holwerda & B. Roberts, 2013
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We believe that as teacher-librarians our main goal…is to instill a love of reading
by modeling a love of reading
by reading many books and reviews
by recommending books
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Free Voluntary Reading is:
reading because you want to
reading what you want
reading when you want
what most adults do daily
is often called SSR or USSR or
DEAR in school settings
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Stephen Krashen is:
professor emeritus at the University of
Southern California
a linguist, educator and activist
has published more than 350 papers
and books
believes that FVR is the most powerful
tool we have in language education
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Krashen summarizes:(students involved in FVR compared to those who aren’t)
do as well or better at reading
comprehension
do better on tests of writing, writing
fluency, spelling, vocabulary, grammar
read more (both during and after the
program ends)
show an improved attitude towards
reading
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And a few bonuses:
teachers report fewer discipline problems
this works just as well with second
language learners
increased general knowledge
for older adults, less memory loss
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Reading Inventory Reading Interest-a-lyzer © (based on the Interest-A-Lyzer by J.S. Renzulli, adapted from D.
Miller) Name: ____________________ Teacher _______________ Age _______ Please circle your answers. Are you currently reading a book for pleasure? Yes No Do you ever read a book for pleasure? Yes No What do you like to read for pleasure? (circle all that apply) chapter books history bookspicture booksnewspapers sports books mystery books poetry
books fantasy books science books biographies funny books scary books non-fiction books magazines cartoons comics manga other ________
I am more likely to read a book for pleasure if: A teacher suggests it A friend suggests it A librarian suggests it It’s won an award It’s by an author I know The cover is interesting I see a book trailer for it I find out about it on the internet 5) My 3 favorite books are: 1)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
2) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
3) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
6) In the last week, I have read for at least half an hour (30 minutes): Every day 3-5 days 1-2 days 0 days
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A few results
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The 40 Book Challenge wiki
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TL Example
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Grade 4
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Grade 4
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Grade 5
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Grade 5
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Grade 5
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Grade 5
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Building Community through Comments
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Challenges
teacher support
access to computers
student engagement
time
misunderstandings, e.g. “Done!”