recurring themes with struggling middle school readers
DESCRIPTION
Four recurring themes appear amongst struggling readers in middle school classrooms: students need to be presented with a variety of books of different genres and reading difficulties; students need a chance to share reading experiences with peers and teachers; students need to be presented with a real purpose for reading; and all students can become good readers.TRANSCRIPT
- 1. Ivey, G. (1999). Reflections on teaching struggling middle school readers.Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 42(5), 372-381.
- 2. Variety of Genres andDifficultiesMany secondary students do not lose interest in readingper se but instead they lose interest in the kinds ofreading they are typically required to do in school.
- 3. 0Teacher read alouds0Volunteer student read alouds0One-on-one with teachers0One-on-one with peersChance to ShareReading Experiences
- 4. 0 Not just teacher selected books0 Self-selection is keyReal Purpose forReading
- 5. Inherently GoodReadersStruggling middle school readers want tobe and can become good readers.Skill Building+Will Building