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=SSR RELIEF=

Why SSR?
Those who attended this year's seminar with Dr. Stephen Krashen heard the results of his years of research into the benefits of what he calls free voluntary reading, or pleasure reading. When students read, no matter what it is they are reading, and whether they are aware of it or not, several things happen: reading speed improves, reading comprehension improves, spelling improves, and vocabulary is increased. Just as the player who shoots hoops every day is likely to be better at basketball than the player who never practices, students who engage in reading outside of that required for class are going to be better readers than those who don't.

The trick is to get them to read!

Why This Wiki?
At our last leadership meeting, there was a discussion about ways to boost enthusiasm for SSR. As suggestions were made, I realized that not everyone is aware of some of the resources in the library to "promote reading". I decided to try to pull some of them together and make them available to staff.

On the pages of this wiki, listed in the navigation bar on the right, are some of the resources we have used to promote reading. One key element that I have not yet been able to implement is an online forum for students to discuss their reading. I'm going to continue to look for a way to make it happen. In the meantime feel free to use the resources here. When all else fails, schedule time to bring your students into the library during SSR. We can work together to help them find the hook that gets them reading.

If you have any other suggestions you'd like to share, email me and I will add them to this site.