What I have found is this; with struggling readers you must allow choice. In fact with all readers ( even me!)choice is key. In my book closet, ( of which I have over 400 books... and I have read most of them; Thats how darn old I am!) I have books I know intrigue readers.For instance the Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider Series and James Patterson's Maximum Ride Series prompted more than a few of my kids to buy their own copies. Are they great literature? Probably not to most but to these readers they have found something they enjoy reading. AND....I provide time for "The Zone' ( actual reading) in my class of at least 20 minutes three times a week. With more advanced readers I do suggest other genres and as my readers gain skills I lead them to other novels with more depth. But they nmeed to be a part of that choice. Last year we did many "book talks" and even ventured to other classes to share our insights. I also offer kids to independently create unique book talks. Last year we had some awesome "movie trailers" art work and skits. I like the way Nanci Atwell mapped out a readers workshop in the book I recommended. It offers guidelines that benefited ALL my readers. Tena _______________________________________________ The Literacy Workshop ListServ http://www.literacyworkshop.org
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