It’s an interesting study, to be sure — if only the headlines actually described it. Turns out, only about 6 percent of the ...

Close reading is simply “a technique of reading that makes an account of the reading process the basis for interpretation.” It entails nothing more than showing one’s work.

Whether the reading happens together or separately, out loud or silently, carving out as little as 15 minutes of reading each day shapes an important habit. After reading, be sure to talk about ...