Sustained Silent Reading

Sustained Silent Reading, commonly called SSR, is a time when everyone in the classroom, including teachers, sit quietly to read books of their choice for a designated time period.
In lower elementary classrooms, SSR may last for only ten minutes, while in upper elementary classrooms, SSR lasts for as long as 20 minutes.
SSR is a way for students to establish the habit of reading every day, as well as developing their own opinions and preferences as readers.
SSR is most effective when students are encouraged to talk about the books that they are reading with their peers, in both partner and whole class settings.
This environment works towards building a community of readers.