Why Does Reading Matter?

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!

Did you know…Just 20 minutes a day makes a very

significant difference in boosting test scores.

Reading books has the greatestimpact on achievement, but all print media, including magazines and newspapers, are productive in improving achievement.

Percentage Rank Minutes of Reading Per Day

Estimated Words Read Per Year

98 90.7 4,733,000

90 40.4 2,357,000

70 21.7 1,168,000

50 12.9 601,000

20 3.1 134,000

10 1.6 51,000

Why Reading Matters!

Taken from Readicide by Kelly Gallagher, pg 35

Why does all this matter?

Well…

Maybe if you hear it from your peers…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fLqJfhAaqc&feature=related

Here’s the plan…Determine your reading rate.Determine the level that is just right for you.Select a “just right” book. Don’t worry, we will

help.Keep track of all the books you read.Take notes and participate in the mini-lessons.Determine how many pages need to be read

daily in order to finish the book in one week.Use the skills and strategies that help you

comprehend.