Space Between Words

Space Between Words

Author: Paul Saenger

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 9780804740166

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Silent reading is now universally accepted as normal; indeed reading aloud to oneself may be interpreted as showing a lack of ability or understanding. Yet reading aloud was usual, indeed unavoidable, throughout antiquity and most of the middle ages. Saenger investigates the origins of the gradual separation of words within a continuous written text and the consequent development of silent reading. He then explores the spread of these practices throughout western Europe, and the eventual domination of silent reading in the late medieval period. A detailed work with substantial notes and appendices for reference.


Silent Reading and the Birth of the Narrator

Silent Reading and the Birth of the Narrator

Author: Elspeth Jajdelska

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0802093647

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Uses historical, linguistic, and literary evidence to discuss the reorientation of the text and reader towards one another. This work investigates changes in punctuation, sentence structure, and letter and diary writing in the period to illuminate the emergence of a different prose style and the birth of the narrator


Revisiting Silent Reading

Revisiting Silent Reading

Author: Elfrieda H. Hiebert

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780872078338

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Literacy leaders come together to give advice about silent reading instruction and how to make it work in your classroom. --from publisher description.


Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading

Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading

Author: Steve Gardiner

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2005-10-15

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1416603352

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Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading offers a powerful solution for teachers who want to improve their students' reading ability: Let students choose what they read and give them the time to read it. For 27 years, high school teacher Steve Gardiner has used the sustained silent reading (SSR) program in his English classes to help students of all abilities and backgrounds improve their literacy. Gardiner writes with refreshing candor about his own experiences developing a sustained silent reading program. He demonstrates convincingly that giving students 15 minutes of uninterrupted reading time each day can help them discover their own abilities and develop enduring reading habits. Gardiner also summarizes the research both for and against SSR as well as reactions from other teachers, students, and administrators to examine the program's effects on literacy—from reading proficiency to vocabulary and spelling skills, from content comprehension to writing. He demonstrates how teachers from elementary to secondary grade levels can adapt SSR for their classes' unique needs without interfering with mandated curriculum or lesson plans. In an environment where reading is an essential part of all subjects, Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading shows how a simple and inexpensive program can not only help students achieve greater success in school, but give them a precious gift: the joy of reading.


Silent Lotus

Silent Lotus

Author: Jeanne M. Lee

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Published: 2016-08-30

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1466896280

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Although unable to speak or hear, lovely Lotus learns to perform the intricate story dances of the Cambodian court ballet.


Silent Letters Loud and Clear

Silent Letters Loud and Clear

Author: Robin Pulver

Publisher:

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781306862035

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When Mr. Wright's students express a dislike for silent letters, the offended letters decide to teach them a lesson by going on strike.


Free Voluntary Reading

Free Voluntary Reading

Author: Stephen D. Krashen

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited

Published: 2011-05-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1598848445

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"This book documents the latest research findings about the success of free voluntary reading in developing high levels of literacy"--Provided by publisher.