CONCLUSION Decades of research confirm that the more students read independently, the better their fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. When students read on their own, they practice the skills and strategies learned in the classroom and take charge of their literacy development. Access to high-quality books and the freedom to choose which ones to read are critical for students’ positive independent-reading experiences and sustained engagement. Books should be available anytime, anywhere, in whatever format students prefer—fiction and nonfiction, digital and print, chapter books and graphic novels—and be aligned to their changing interests. Using Scholastic Literary Pro, students can embark on a successful journey as independent readers. Right from the start, they take control of their reading experience as they define their interests, assess their reading skills, and rate books. They decide which titles populate their personal bookshelf and set their own weekly goals to track their progress. Literacy Pro equips educators with real-time actionable data—at the student, class, school, and district levels—to monitor student goals, comprehension improvements, and reading growth. With a deeper understanding of their students’ progress, teachers can better tailor instruction and facilitate more rewarding reading experiences in and out of school.
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