The Most Important Lesson Schools Can Teach Kids About Reading: It's Fun

Jeffrey D. Wilhelm; Michael Smith

The Most Important Lesson Schools Can Teach Kids About Reading: It's Fun

Jeffrey D. Wilhelm
, Michael Smith

Writing Studies Department

Temple University

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Abstract

Yes, strong literacy skills help students get good grades and, eventually, good jobs. But schools shouldn't forget to emphasize the joy of getting lost in a book.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Atlantic
State	Published - 11 Nov 2013

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