In Section 1: Not This: Is There Enough Time? And is Time Enough to Support Independent Reading?, Miller discusses that for children to develop the habits and identity of thoughtful, strategic, proficient readers, they need to practice and to make their practice productive, they need the tools that we can provide through instruction and the fact that it needs to happen every day. I agree with Miller and I strive to make sure that my students have plenty of time to practice reading daily and I ensure that my students have the tools they need to be successful at reading. My students keep gallon sized Ziploc bags filled with student interest books. They independently for at least 15-20 minutes per day while I conference with other students. They can also read from their bags if they finish work early. Most are eager to read because they have ownership of the books. These books are not leveled or teacher chosen, but chosen by the students and I believe that's why the students are engaged while reading. Not only do students spend time silent reading, but they have opportunities to read to one another and share favorite parts and even make recommendations. They enjoy reading and discussing books with their peers and teachers. The also read to me during Daily Five and Guided Reading groups. During Daily Five, they chose their own books to read, but during Guided Reading groups, I chose books that are leveled but also of interest to the students. I also choose books that can be integrated with Science and Social Studies.  During Guided Reading, the students make connections and write stories related to their books. Just recently, we read books about plants and students wrote what they learned about plants and they also wrote how they would take care of plants. They had the opportunity to share about plants they've seen or have at home and discuss their favorite type of plants. They enjoy reading nonfiction books because they learn a lot of information. We have also read books about communities, community helpers, animals, holidays etc. and they also have the opportunity to use www.kidrex.org to research information on the topics that we are reading about in class. We read tons! With that being said, sometimes the question is asked about how can we find minutes to read? My answer is just do it! It's that simple. Miller states that the more opportunities we can give children to read, the better. I agree!