Extrinsic reading rewards may not be necessary and may backfire. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
Access to public libraries also affects how much children read. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
Libraries are a consistent and major source of books for free reading. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
Larger school library collections and longer hours increase circulation. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
Children who are readers will develop acceptable levels of literacy. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share Image
Teaching vocabulary lists is inefficient - the time is better spent reading alone. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share
Light reading is not to be avoided but should be used as a conduit to more serious reading. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share
People acquiring a second language have the best chance for success through reading. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share
Those who read in a second language write and spell better in that language. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share
Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share
However, a rich print environment helps only when more reading is done. — Stephen D. Krashen Copy Share
