Comprehensible and Compelling: The Causes and Effects of Free Voluntary Reading

by Stephen Krashen, Sy-Ying Lee, Christy Lao

A joint effort from three thought leaders in educational research, linguistics, and literacy acquisition, this book explores the latest research that shows that compelling comprehensive input (CCI) is the baseline for all language and literacy development.

• Addresses and interprets current international research on literacy development

• Documents the value of libraries in providing access for literacy development

• Provides compelling research-based arguments for reading aloud, free voluntary reading, and reading to one's strengths

• Identifies and explains the three stages in the development of the highest level of literacy: hearing stories, self-selected recreational reading, and specialized reading in an area of deep personal interest

110 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2017

Reviews

[Shawna Hufendick · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are wanting lots of data and research then this is decent for making it's case. However I was expecting more of like real life application tips and tricks etc. This read more like a research article.

[Saundra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good reminder for me to get back to what I know to be best for my students!

[boycotttelefon · Rating 4 out of 5]

it saves me from the professional hegemony of academic reading, which helps me to return home good reading just for pleasure.