Independent Reading

Independent reading is the kind of reading that students do on their own. It is not assigned nor assessed by the teacher. Independent reading is done to gain information or for enjoyment. I believe that it has a great impact on learning and school achievement. Students will be encouraged to visit the library often as well as bring books from home (with my approval). There is a direct correlation between the amount of reading that is not school-related and a child's academic performance. The amount of free reading done outside of school has consistently been found to relate to growth in vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and general information.