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If you want to engage a student, of any age, and encourage them to read then you need to find content that's relevant to them.

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When students struggle to read they will believe that they aren't smart enough to understand. But, when reading is disguised as a game they become more engaged and confident.

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Give students passages to read that contain strong visual imagery, and after they read it have them stop and describe what has been described. Have the student draw what they see in their mind and then connect it to their reading.

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The best way to learn to read - is to read. Period. The more a student reads the better they become. It is also true that the more reading one does the stronger their vocabulary is, which in turn leads to improved writing. (multiple studies have shown positive results)

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