What can be done for reluctant readers?
Please help your student find books of personal interest. I do not assign any specific genre for outside reading for the 9th and 10th grade classes. It is my hope that students develop a love of reading and the only way that can happen is if there is choice. Seniors will choose a book within the genre specific to the topic for that semester. Additionally, most people enjoy reading more when they have someone with whom to discuss the book. Try reading along with your student and engaging him/her in conversation about the story. Discourse helps stimulate interest and develop comprehension.
