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Now more than ever, it is important for our students to gain an understanding of themselves and each other, and books serve as a valuable tool to do just that. In a time where students are bombarded with media and distractions, we are charged as teachers to instill a reading habit in our teens. By reading longer texts, students will not only build general background knowledge but will also build deeper background knowledge by exploring a single topic or concept more extensively for a richer understanding. They may also grow a student’s reading stamina, i.e., their ability to focus on independent reading for longer periods of time without being distracted or disengaged from the task, a skill that is paramount with today’s students. Among 17-year-olds, the percentage of reading daily dropped from 31% in 1984 to only 19% in 2012. Studies have shown that just 20 minutes a day of reading results in over 1.8 million words in a year. Students who read daily score significantly higher on standardized tests, regardless of their family background and students who read daily are more likely to be ready for college. I plan to use these books for student reading, where we can explore relevant themes and increase literacy skills. Through sustained, independent reading I hope to increase literacy skills in my students and create a culture of readers which will have a lasting impact.

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Now more than ever, it is important for our students to gain an understanding of themselves and each other, and books serve as a valuable tool to do just that. In a time where students are bombarded with media and distractions, we are charged as teachers to instill a reading habit in our teens. By reading longer texts, students will not only build general background knowledge but will also build deeper background knowledge by exploring a single topic or concept more extensively for a richer understanding. They may also grow a student’s reading stamina, i.e., their ability to focus on independent reading for longer periods of time without being distracted or disengaged from the task, a skill that is paramount with today’s students. Among 17-year-olds, the percentage of reading daily dropped from 31% in 1984 to only 19% in 2012. Studies have shown that just 20 minutes a day of reading results in over 1.8 million words in a year. Students who read daily score significantly higher on standardized tests, regardless of their family background and students who read daily are more likely to be ready for college. I plan to use these books for student reading, where we can explore relevant themes and increase literacy skills. Through sustained, independent reading I hope to increase literacy skills in my students and create a culture of readers which will have a lasting impact.

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