Sentences with phrase «nation of readers»

EBLIDA President, Klaus - Peter Böttger, declared that «Libraries (and public libraries in particular) have a major public interest mission in developing a strong and vibrant reading culture that forms nations of readers and a Europe of readers».

Particularly the laughs of his fellow Harvard piss - taker, Henry, at first, eventually expanding to love interests, kindred species, and then a nation of readers desperate for hard - cutting truth in humor - reality via absurdity.

If the Holy Grail of every educational reform, including the Common Core, is to raise a nation of readers, especially in this age when entire libraries are now at our students» fingertips, isn't the path to a love of reading illuminated by giving students more choice over what they read and when they read it?

In 1985, the Commission on Reading's report, Becoming a Nation of Readers, presented among its findings that «the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children.»

In 1984, the report of a national blue - ribbon panel on reading, «Becoming a Nation of Readers,» summarized the research breakthroughs in the field.

«Creating a nation of readers is one of the most beneficial and far - sighted aims any society can have, because reading has the power to change lives, benefitting both the individuals regardless of their background and society at large.»

Strategies That Work: Reading Aloud The landmark report Becoming a Nation of Readers concluded that reading aloud is «the single most important activity foreventual success in reading.»

Because the 120 - page report, «Becoming a Nation of Readers,» based on the findings of a two - year study sponsored by the National Institute of Education, was released May 1, many of those attending the annual meeting of the International Reading Association here had not yet read it.

Known for research based on classroom observations and analysis of reading materials, she has served as a consultant to the states of California and Texas regarding textbook adoption and the National Commission on Reading for Becoming a Nation of Readers.

The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA's Read Across America.

The Commission on Reading's report Becoming a Nation of Readers (Anderson, Hiebert, Scott, & Wilkinson, 1985) recommends two hours of silent sustained reading a week, but increasing curriculum demands and the need to prepare students for standardized tests have made independent reading time a luxury in many classrooms.

Instead, we used a combination of four documents that synthesize and summarize current research related to reading acquisition: Becoming a Nation of Readers (Anderson et al., 1985); Beginning to Read (Adams, 1990); Preventing Reading Difficulties in Young Children (National Research Council, 1998); and Improving the Reading Achievement of America's Children: 10 Research - Based Principles (CIERA, 1998).

Becoming a Nation of Readers: The Report of the Commission on Reading Richard C. Anderson, Elfrieda H. Hiebert, Judith A. Scott, and Ian A.G. Wilkinson

Becoming a Nation of Readers: The Report of the Commission on Reading.

Becoming a nation of readers.

Alexander Skipis, Managing Director, of the German Booksellers and Publishers Association said «Germany is a nation of readers.

It will be the first law in the world to promote reading as a lifestyle choice and to create a nation of readers.

Alexander Skipis, Managing Director, added: «Germany is a nation of readers.

In last week's article «Germany: A Nation Of Readers?»