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More drills for poor readers do not work.
Spelling is improved when reading is done.
People who say they read more write better.
Malcolm X educated himself in prison by reading.
Magazine reading appears to promote more reading.
Readers pass vocaulary tests. Nonreaders struggle.
Access to a school library results in more reading.
Children read more when they see other people reading.
Not one poor reader reported a lot of pleasure reading.
Hearing stories has a direct impact on literacy development.
Young people's reading choices are influenced by their peers.
Without a reading habit, children simply do not have a chance.
The less literate are the first to fail and drop out of school.
Access to public libraries also affects how much children read.
Extrinsic reading rewards may not be necessary and may backfire.
Learning to read in one language helps us read a second language.
Outstanding high school writers reported extensive summer reading
Children who are readers will develop acceptable levels of literacy.
Libraries are a consistent and major source of books for free reading.
However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done.
Larger school library collections and longer hours increase circulation.
Those who read in a second language write and spell better in that language.
Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone.
People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading.
Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading.
If children read 1 million words in a year, atl least 1,000 words will be added to their vocabulary.
Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development