The Importance of Independent Reading

What are at least two benefits of reading?

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Comprehension

According to the chart, how many new words does a student read per year if they read for 20 minutes daily?

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Comprehension

Based on the information in the passage, what is the most likely reason students who read more have stronger critical thinking skills?

• They memorize more facts from books.

• They encounter different perspectives and must analyze them.

• They only read books that challenge their beliefs.

• They avoid distractions while reading.

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Inference

What can the reader infer about students who read less than one minute per day?

• They are more likely to struggle with understanding difficult texts.

• They will still learn as many new words as students who read 20 minutes.

• They prefer listening to audiobooks instead of reading.

• They perform better on standardized tests than students who read more.

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Inference

Why might the author have included the chart in the passage?

• To show that reading is only important for students in higher grades.

• To compare different genres of books and their effects.

• To visually emphasize the impact of daily reading time on academic performance.

• To suggest that students should only read for 20 minutes per day and no more.

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Inference

Based on the passage, why is independent reading considered an important habit?

• It guarantees high test scores and academic success.

• It encourages lifelong learning and stronger comprehension skills.

• It replaces the need to study for standardized tests.

• It ensures students only read for fun, not for school.

Read the article “The Importance of Independent Reading.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following: Explain some ways students benefit from independent reading. Write a well-organized informational composition that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

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Extended Constructed Response