Books Quote by Krashen Stephen D
““There is massive evidence that self-selected reading, or reading what you want to read, is responsible for most of our literacy development. Readers have better reading ability, know more vocabulary, write better, spell better, and have better control of complex grammatical constructions. In fact, it is impossible to develop high levels of literacy without being a dedicated reader, and dedicated readers rarely have serious problems in reading and writing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles and Practice in Second Language Acquisition, 1982
Choosing reading material that interests you greatly boosts literacy skills across reading, vocabulary, writing, spelling, and grammar.
In simple terms: Reading what you love improves all language abilities.
Key Takeaway
Read what interests you to become more literate.
Themes
literacy
reading
self-directed learning
language development
Mood
enthusiastic
optimistic
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- school classrooms
- home study
- library programs
- online reading platforms
Key Concepts
Second language acquisition
input hypothesis
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance personal interest with varied reading?
- What strategies ensure challenging material is still enjoyable?
A Different Perspective
Self-selected reading may limit exposure to diverse genres and challenging texts.
