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The Power of Reading : Insights from the Research by Stephen D. Krashen (2004, Trade Paperback, Revised edition)
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Continuing the case for free voluntary reading set out in the book's 1993 first edition, this new, updated, and much-looked-for second edition explores new research done on the topic in the last ten years as well as looking anew at some of the original research reviewed. Krashen also explores research surrounding the role of school and public libraries and the research indicating the necessity of a print-rich environment that provides light reading (comics, teen romances, magazines) as well as the best in literature to assist in educating children to read with understanding and in second language acquisition. He looks at the research surrounding reading incentive/rewards programs and specifically at the research on AR (Accelerated Reader) and other electronic reading products.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101591581699
ISBN-139781591581697
eBay Product ID (ePID)30508295
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages216 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePower of Reading : Insights from the Research
Publication Year2004
SubjectLibrary & Information Science / General, Literacy, Books & Reading
FeaturesRevised
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorStephen D. Krashen
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight11.1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
LCCN2004-044207
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"One could term this book as a major cannon in the reading research wars. Krashen builds his case for wide reading by analyzing and presenting in a very readable text hundreds of research studies spanning a century. . . . Whether you read the first edition or missed it, this book is an essential read. And it can be read in one sitting if you just read the marginal notes that guide you through the principle ideas. It is a book to share, discuss, argue about, and use as evidence for strong library book programs and large budgets to purchase books that kids are interested in reading." - Teacher Librarian/Professional Reading, "All teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in the reading development of children, young adults, and ESL students will benefit from reading this book." - VOYA, "Krashen argues that FVR (free voluntary reading) has a dramatic effect on second-language learners, vocabulary acquisition, cognitive development, and writing style, and is the key to linguistic improvement." Curriculum Connections/School Library Journal, "All teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in the reading development of children, young adults, and ESL students will benefit from reading this book."- VOYA, "All teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in the reading development of children, young adults, and ESL students will benefit from reading this book." VOYA, "One could term this book as a major cannon in the reading research wars. Krashen builds his case for wide reading by analyzing and presenting in a very readable text hundreds of research studies spanning a century. . . . Whether you read the first edition or missed it, this book is an essential read. And it can be read in one sitting if you just read the marginal notes that guide you through the principle ideas. It is a book to share, discuss, argue about, and use as evidence for strong library book programs and large budgets to purchase books that kids are interested in reading." -- Teacher Librarian "All teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in the reading development of children, young adults, and ESL students will benefit from reading this book." -- VOYA "Krashen argues that FVR (free voluntary reading) has a dramatic effect on second-language learners, vocabulary acquisition, cognitive development, and writing style, and is the key to linguistic improvement." -- Curriculum Connections/School Library Journal "This title will be of particular interest to language and linguistics professionals and educators concerned with equipping children to navigate their worlds. Highly Recommended." -- Library Media Connection "Dr. Krashen continues to make the case for FVR. He explores new research since the book's original edition in 1993, discusses the role of libraries and the importance of reading, and considers the effects of television on reading." -- American Libraries, "Dr. Krashen continues to make the case for FVR. He explores new research since the book's original edition in 1993, discusses the role of libraries and the importance of reading, and considers the effects of television on reading." - American Libraries, "Starred Review This title will be of particular interest to language and linguistics professionals and educators concerned with equipping children to navigate their worlds. Highly Recommended." Library Media Connection, "Starred Review This title will be of particular interest to language and linguistics professionals and educators concerned with equipping children to navigate their worlds. Highly Recommended."- Library Media Connection, "This title will be of particular interest to language and linguistics professionals and educators concerned with equipping children to navigate their worlds. Highly Recommended." - Library Media Connection, "Dr. Krashen continues to make the case for FVR. He explores new research since the book's original edition in 1993, discusses the role of libraries and the importance of reading, and considers the effects of television on reading." American Libraries, "Krashen argues that FVR (free voluntary reading) has a dramatic effect on second-language learners, vocabulary acquisition, cognitive development, and writing style, and is the key to linguistic improvement." - Curriculum Connections/School Library Journal, "One could term this book as a major cannon in the reading research wars. Krashen builds his case for wide reading by analyzing and presenting in a very readable text hundreds of research studies spanning a century....Whether you read the first edition or missed it, this book is an essential read. And it can be read in one sitting if you just read the marginal notes that guide you through the principle ideas. It is a book to share, discuss, argue about, and use as evidence for strong library book programs and large budgets to purchase books that kids are interested in reading."- Teacher Librarian/Professional Reading, "Dr. Krashen continues to make the case for FVR. He explores new research since the book's original edition in 1993, discusses the role of libraries and the importance of reading, and considers the effects of television on reading."- American Libraries, "One could term this book as a major cannon in the reading research wars. Krashen builds his case for wide reading by analyzing and presenting in a very readable text hundreds of research studies spanning a century....Whether you read the first edition or missed it, this book is an essential read. And it can be read in one sitting if you just read the marginal notes that guide you through the principle ideas. It is a book to share, discuss, argue about, and use as evidence for strong library book programs and large budgets to purchase books that kids are interested in reading." Teacher Librarian/Professional Reading, "Krashen argues that FVR (free voluntary reading) has a dramatic effect on second-language learners, vocabulary acquisition, cognitive development, and writing style, and is the key to linguistic improvement."- Curriculum Connections/School Library Journal
Target AudienceElementary/High School
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
Dewey Decimal028/.9
Edition DescriptionRevised Edition
Lc Classification NumberZ1003.K917 2004
Table of ContentContentsIntroduction ix1.The Research1The Evidence for FVR1In-School Free Reading Programs1Reported Free Voluntary Reading8Reported Free Reading in a Second Language9The Author Recognition Test11Read and Test Studies13Summary17The Alternative to Free Reading: Direct Instruction18The Complexity Argument18Competence without Instruction20The Effect of Instruction25Other Benefits of Reading28The Pleasure of Reading28Reading and Cognitive Development35Good Thinkers Read More36Reading and Writing Apprehension36Conclusion37An Interpretation37Notes40vContents2.The Cure57Access57More Access at Home Results in More Reading57Better Classroom Libraries Result in More Reading58Better School Libraries Result in More Reading58Access to Public Libraries Results in More Reading60Comfort and Quiet63Libraries63Children Get Their Books from Libraries64Better Libraries Result in Better Reading65Poverty and Access to Books68What About School?70Libraries and Second Language Acquirers74Money for Libraries: Who Is Paying Now?75Reading Aloud77Reading Experience81Home Run Books82Models84Providing Time to Read85Direct Encouragement86Other Factors89Light Reading: Comic Books91A Brief History93Comic Books and Language Development97Comic Texts97Experiments with Comic Book Reading101Comics as a Conduit103The Case for Comics109Light Reading: The Teen Romance110Light Reading: The Power of Magazines113Is Light Reading: Enough?114viContentsDo Rewards Work?116What Does the Research Say?117Reading Management Programs119Notes1223.Other Issues and Conclusions129The Limits of Reading129Writing132Writing Style Comes from Reading132More Writing Does Not Mean Better Writing134What Writing Does137The Effect of Television139Does More Television Mean Less Reading?140The Language of Television142Television and Language Development144Television: A Summary145Second Language Acquirers146Conclusions149Notes152References157Researcher Index189Subject Index197vii
