Reading Volume

Getting good at cognitive-motor processes such as playing the piano, golfing, doing surgery, and reading is a result of practice. Likewise, proficient reading is built on numerous reading experiences. For many students, reading opportunities occur in classrooms first. If these students do not acquire strong reading habits in classrooms, it is doubtful that they will be eager to read extensively outside of school. Even a little more reading time can go a long way. In fact, as little as an additional 7 minutes of reading per day has been shown to differentiate classrooms in which students read well from those in which students were not as proficient readers.

TextProject was created to support the vision of students reading extensively and intensively. To support that vision, teachers can find texts for students to read and resources that support the creation of reading opportunities in classrooms and beyond.

Visit our Pinterest board on reading volume for an overview of our resources.

Why Volume Matters
How to Increase Volume
How much are students reading?