“Self Selected Reading is a time for students to explore and read books independently at their own level. The goal of self-selected reading is to create an authentic opportunity for students to see themselves as competent and engaged readers.

For conventional readers:

• Aim for silent reading

• Talk about “inner voice” and model it!

• Provide a range of texts for working on silent reading

• And remember – the goal is always silent reading WITH COMPREHENSION”

Literacy Instruction for Students with Significant Disabilities