By the end of 6th grade, a student who reads 20 minutes each night will have read the equivalent of 60 whole school days. By the end of 6th grade, a student who reads 5 minutes each night will have read the equivalent of only 12 whole school days. Which do you think will have a better vocabulary? Which do you expect will be more successful in life?

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