chapter 12

Chapter 12 talks about independent reading. Independent reading is when students spend time reading and responding to books at their own pace to self-selected books. Classrooms need to have a library with a wide range of books of different topics, genres, and different levels of difficulty so that students can have enough choices to select from. Storing and displaying books is critical to helping children access books that are engaging. Teachers need to ensure that students have regular and sufficient time for independent reading. Teachers also need to have one-on-one time with each student so that they can monitor student progress and provide guidance if necessary.