Silent reading and discussion of self-selected books in the contemporary classroom

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Silent reading and discussion of self-selected books in the contemporary classroom

Silent reading and book discussion about books read for pleasure can increase reading frequency and support the strengthening of student engagement in the beneficial practice of recreational reading. However, little is known about children’s attitudes toward and experiences of these pedagogical acti...

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Main Author:	Merga, Margaret
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	AATE 2018
Online Access:	https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=702325343670795;res=IELHSS http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/69771

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