Has the growth and technology decreased reading scores? Are
students reading less? This is a big
topic of discussion in many education circles.
Everyday students are on computers, Ipads, Kindles and other
devices. Students are getting
information much faster and they are very enticed by three dimensional
images. In spite of all of this
technology it is still important to read.
Learning to read feeds students brains and it challenges them to grow intellectually
and emotionally. Students can benefit
from reading at home and while in school.
Some of the best conversations can occur between a parent and student
when they have read a book that they find interesting.
It is never too late to get your entire school to get focused
on increasing reading scores. Have
meetings to enable of the schools teachers listen to the creative reading
activities that teachers are using in different classrooms. A significant improvement in reading can
spill over into math and science classes too.
Here are 10 tips to improve your students reading scores.
1. Read a book and
then go to see the play or get the video to review.
2. Each child should
read 30 to 40 minutes each day. Set a daily reading goal.
3. Encourage your
students to write poetry, poems and short stories.
4. Feature the
students poetry, poems and short stories in an open display each week.
5. Purchase books on tape and let the students read along.
6. Get teenagers to
come in and read books with your students.
7. Let the students
identify some of the books that they would like to read.
8. Get permission to
create videos of students reading their favorite book and telling why they like
it.
9. Visit a library
where they are having a book reading.
10. Organize a
reading club
Don’t give up on your students and you will be rewarded.
Some students are not reading at their grade level and they will need time to
catch up. Just by changing the reading
ability of one student you can change the atmosphere in an entire room. Students can truly tell when you are invested
in their success. Dr. Stephen Jones is author of “Seven Secrets of How to
Study” a study skills book for students of all ages. You can reach him at 610-842-3843
or http://www.DrStephenJones.net.
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