We’ve all come across students who hate reading. These students, for whatever reason it may be, cannot see the power and joy that reading can bring. Thankfully, we are in a position to help these students see just how amazing reading can be. With the right steps and encouragement, we can transform these students into lifelong readers!
In this episode, I am sharing practical tips and strategies to encourage reluctant readers and motivate students who hate reading. I am breaking down the importance of building connections, making reading personal, finding books and genres that interest the student, and creating a fun experience for your students.
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Episode Highlights:
03:20 – The importance of building connections and making it personal for students
08:01 – How and why teachers need to be book-matching endlessly for their students
10:08 – Why we should be a focus on genre knowledge
13:40 – What various formats are considered reading