Encouraging 
Reading
Why reading is 
so important
increases ability     to concentrate
increases spelling 
and writing skills
improves communication skills
improves ability to learn
new concepts and ideas
How to 
encourage
ask about the book
they are reading
take them to the library and/or book store
set aside a time for reading 
(no TV or video games)
read a book together
Did you know?
between 1996 and 2006 
the average literacy
required for all occupations
increased by 14%
a lifelong skill and hobby
develops vocabulary
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develops creativity
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CREDITS:
1,460 hours yearly
20 minutes a
day adds up
build on their interests
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Krashen, Stephen. Free Reading.http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6367048.html 
Trelease, Jim.  The Read-Aloud Handbook.
Sticht, Tom.  How Important Are Reading and Knowledge in the Age of Computers? http://www.nifl.gov/pipermail/familyliteracy/2009/001296.html 
Greene, Stuart.  From Inquiry to Academic Writing:  A Text and Reader. http://books.google.com/books?id=XCCFwCcJn3EC&pg=PA742&lpg=PA742&dq=benefits+of+reading+concentration&source=bl&ots=6sahSlfYQq&sig=Zs6l-JUejHsGOl9UF7YsXt1qUUY&hl=en&ei=xPbOSfaSO-H5lAfyo8XeCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=7&ct=result 

Gallagher, Kelly.  Building Deeper Readers and Writers.http://kellygallagher.org/ 

Rabel, Nikki, “Reading to Children is Essential.” 
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