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A Special Section on Reading Research--Is In-School Free Reading Good for Children? Why the National Reading Panel Report Is (Still) Wrong

Krashen, Stephen – Phi Delta Kappan, 2005

Contrary to the claims of members of the National Reading Panel, there is strong evidence supporting the practice of in-school free reading. Many studies show "no difference" between in-school free reading and traditional instruction, but there are very few negative studies, and many positive studies. (The author's scorecard has 24 positive and…

Descriptors: Sustained Silent Reading, Silent Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Research

Sustained Silent Reading with English as a Second Language High School Students: Impact on Reading Comprehension, Reading Frequency, and Reading Enjoyment.

Pilgreen, Janice; Krashen, Stephen – School Library Media Quarterly, 1993

High school English as a Second Language (ESL) students in a 16-week sustained silent reading program showed gains in reading comprehension, reported greater frequency and enjoyment of reading, and utilized more sources of books. Results suggest that free reading is an effective means of literacy development with ESL students. (Contains 13…

Descriptors: English (Second Language), High School Students, High Schools, Literacy Education