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How to Get Kids Reading and Writing Over the Summer
Washington Post (Blog)
The summer reading lists provided by schools and libraries have two purposes: to foster a love of reading and to keep students intellectually engaged over summer. Given the variety, students can usually find a book that at least sounds interesting to them. Unfortunately most students fall out of the habit of writing during summer vacation unless they are given assignments. Students become better writers through practice, and summer provides an opportunity for them to write without the external pressure of grades and testing.
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