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By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:15:05 +0000

I really like that program. I think it’s a great way to try to get kids to read more. I think the difference that makes this work is that it is the whole school every day. Rather than just another part of a class to get through, this is an every day break from school. I like that this doesn’t just benefit the students, but the whole faculty and staff, too. It kinda makes them set a good example and lets them also have some free reading time. I think everyone needs to work reading breaks into their lives. I know that I’m always happier when I’ve got a book going and have been able to find time to read it.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:21:14 +0000

I think the success if this program is interesting because we had a 20 minute silent reading period every day from 5th through 8th grade, and I think only about a quarter of us actually read a book during that time. No one ever had a book with them, or they just poked the gawky member of the opposite sex sitting near them until the time was almost over.
I’m glad to hear that this works for this school- maybe because everyone participates? It probably didn’t help that our silent reading was between lunch and recess…
Reading is good for everyone.