Sustained silent reading

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sustained-silent-reading

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the pedagogical strategy?A school-based approach promoting recreational, self-selected reading
2. What is the core tenet?Reading proficiency is developed through consistent, voluntary reading practice
3. What is Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)?SSR is a special time at school when you read quietly on your own. You pick the books you like and read without talking. It’s a way to practice reading just by reading.
4. Why do teachers give us time to read quietly at school?Teachers give quiet reading time so we can read a lot and get better at reading. When we read more, our words, understanding, and vocabulary grow. It also helps us feel more confident and less nervous about reading.

Sustained Silent Reading (SSR): A designated daily period for students to read self-selected materials silently and uninterruptedly.
Recreational Reading: Reading for pleasure, personal interest, and enjoyment, distinct from assigned academic tasks.
Free Voluntary Reading (FVR): The practice of individuals choosing their own reading materials and engaging with them willingly.
Pedagogical Strategy: A method or approach used by teachers to facilitate learning and instruction.