The National Council for the Teachers of English updated their position statement on independent reading in the classroom (in November of 2019) and it is a great articulation of why I give you time to read at the start of class every day!
Below is an excerpt from the article
"10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day"
By Lana Winter-Hébert
"10 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day"
By Lana Winter-Hébert
When was the last time you read a book, or a substantial magazine article? Do your daily reading habits center around tweets, Facebook updates, or the directions on your instant oatmeal packet? If you’re one of countless people who don’t make a habit of reading regularly, you might be missing out: reading has a significant number of benefits, and just a few benefits of reading are listed below.