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Reaching Reluctant Readers. Liz Miller Resource Teacher Rosa Lee Carter ES. Intent of this session. Learn characteristics of a reluctant reader Learn ways to support and encourage reluctant readers at home Learn how to choose resources . Definitions . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Reaching Reluctant Readers
Liz MillerResource Teacher
Rosa Lee Carter ES
Learn characteristics of a reluctant reader Learn ways to support and encourage
reluctant readers at home Learn how to choose resources
Intent of this session
A reluctant reader is a child who has the capability of reading, but who chooses not to read when given the choice
Shows little enthusiasm for reading at school or home
Doesn’t take many library or classroom books home
Spends significantly less time reading by choice
Definitions
Upper elementary grades experience a reading interest “slump”
Do not see reading as something fun – all work Most often cited reason is lack of interesting
things to read or too busy doing other things to read
Almost 70% of students identified as reluctant readers spend an hour or less each week reading for pleasure
What the research says
10 practical strategies for home
Read aloud to them All about choice Make time Make space Read what they read
Variety Series/Author Connect to real life Audio-books Other technology
Read aloud
Ideally every night, but at least a few times a week
Modeling fluency and expression
Make it interesting – give voices to characters
Leave them hanging at good parts
All about choices
Any books and any topics they want
Different genres of books
Remove pressure of reading levels
Steer but don’t force
Make time
Set aside time each day devoted to reading As little as 15-30 minutes
Whole family or at least a designated quiet time
Not for homework – just reading for fun
Can be read aloud or individual time
Make space
Designate a space Let your kids help
design it A corner or certain
spot on the couch Comfy, cozy and
welcoming – free of other distractions
Read what they read
See why they chose it Be ready to talk
about it Help them expand
upon it Maybe find
something new yourself
Model reading yourself
Variety
Nontraditional forms of reading
Magazines, poetry, music lyrics, newspapers, comic books, recipes, etc.
Series and authors
Get them hooked on a series or author through reading it together
Help them find similar series/authors
Getting to know familiar characters helps them feel connected
Connect it to real life
Use their real life interests to help them choose what to read
Motivate them to read through family activities
Read about topics before experiences
Audio Books
Listen in the car or waiting at appointments
Another good way to get them hooked on series or author
Modeling fluency, expression
Readily available
Using technology
iPads/Kindles/Nooks The way many adults
now read E-Books
Can help with reading skills and motivation
Endless possibilities for topics and interests
Tips direct from elementary kids:Let kids pick out their own books: “My dad would read to me any book I wanted – no matter
how hard, how silly or how many times we’ve read it before – he would read me anything. “
Let kids see you read:“If parents don’t read in front of their kids then kids will think they’re not supposed to want to either and won’t do it as much.”
Reading together is a time to show your love: “It is not just the books but how my mom read the books. It
was sitting close and just spending quiet time together.” “It’s my mom’s favorite thing to do – she makes the books
sound funny by doing different voices and being silly.”
From the mouths of babes…
School and public libraryStarfall and TumblebooksApp store – search for interactive booksRaz-Kids ($)Book trailers – for older kidsScholastic.com – The StacksMeeGenius App ($)
Suggested resources
Questions?