https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh Ways to make reading fun! (All ages) en-us 2018-02-07 04:22:20 UTC 2024-07-18 10:22:53 UTC hello@padlet.com jbakerwou https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228946928 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. ]]> 2018-02-07 04:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228946928 jbakerwou https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228947638 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. ]]> 2018-02-07 04:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228947638 jbakerwou https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228948128 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. ]]> 2018-02-07 04:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228948128 jbakerwou https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228948390 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)]]> 2018-02-07 04:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228948390 jbakerwou https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228949456 Photos are licensed as Creative Commons - No attribution required. ]]> 2018-02-07 04:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jbakerwou/t2jvsnvcx2vh/wish/228949456