In the article it says “if the children are not read to at home, and the school assumes that activity as a part of its foundation for reading instruction, then such students are likely to encounter difficulties in learning to read.” This sentence resonates with me because if schools assume children are reading or are being read to thats not always true, they should never assume. When I was a kid I remember memorizing small childrens books, but not necessarily taking in the concept of actually reading and understanding the text. I believe elementary schools should assign readings at home to prepare us for the oler years. Im sure how it works now, but I don’t remember reading required texts in grades k-6. I also remember in the fourth grade, there was a optional program called “Book It”, sponsored by Pizza Hut that gave kids a free pan pizza everytime they read a certain amount. I don’t remember the exact amount, but I do believe incentives like this might get kids to read a little more,but it still isn’t enough to get them to read and actually comprehend what they read. I remember it just required a signature from a parent or guardian that stated you read the ten books, but it is soley based the parents trust, unless the parent/guardian actually witnessed the reading. I wish there where programs that actually had a fool proof way of getting kids to read. It is essential for kids from the ages 7-11, to get a lot of reading done so when they get older they are more likely to be successful.