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Two strategies for reluctant writers Mary Amato offers two suggestions to make writing fun or meaningful for reluctant writers.
Does quality matter? Books that children enjoy reading—however high or low they may be on the ladder of literary excellence—can be viewed as gateways to literacy.
Peer power Miller believes that children need to build a reading community of their own with their peers and independently.
Teacher Appreciation A high school English teacher who had a great reading list and gave his students songwriting assignments encouraged Blume to be creative.
Graphic novels for reluctant readers Gene Luen Yang discusses how graphic novels can engage reluctant readers.
Leading to reading Donalyn Miller reassessed her teaching practices in order to pass on her passion for reading to students.
Graphic novels and picture books for all ages Visual books are often quite sophisticated. They can build background knowledge and be a gateway to more rigorous reading.
Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's advice to readers: "Follow your curiosity" Award-winning author Matt de la Peña talks about the importance of students following their curiosity, especially if they haven’t found books that hold their interest yet.
