Originally Posted by Kerry
Originally Posted by JustAMom
I wonder if the teacher meant at the end of 3rd grade, most students shift to becoming independent readers. (Instead of learning to read, they are reading to learn).


I wonder if this idea also indicates people's beliefs that once you can read there is no real difference in your ability, regardless of whether you are reading simple chapter books or are reading complex adult lit.?

Ouch. Scary thought.

Val