http://www.k12reader.com/strategies-to-help-engage-reluctant-readers-in-reading/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:10:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.k12reader.com/strategies-to-help-engage-reluctant-readers-in-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-551 Matt Hurst Fri, 12 Nov 2010 06:49:41 +0000 http://k12reader.com/?p=90#comment-551 I appreciate your insights, especially the "Reading Material" section how you talk about looking into “edgy” books like "graphic novels and higher-level picture books that are designed to engage reluctant readers." I would agree from my experience in teaching reluctant readers that these texts don't “dumb down” reading, but "provide valuable experiences with reading." My struggling middle school readers have become engaged when provided the literature that is just right for them. I have some examples of this type of reading material on my "Devious Devin" blog and I'm working on adding teaching resources. Enjoy! I appreciate your insights, especially the “Reading Material” section how you talk about looking into “edgy” books like “graphic novels and higher-level picture books that are designed to engage reluctant readers.” I would agree from my experience in teaching reluctant readers that these texts don’t “dumb down” reading, but “provide valuable experiences with reading.” My struggling middle school readers have become engaged when provided the literature that is just right for them. I have some examples of this type of reading material on my “Devious Devin” blog and I’m working on adding teaching resources. Enjoy!

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