![]() ![]() In fact, I am doing the opposite: I am embracing the challenge and adapting my instruction to reach even more students, especially those reluctant, struggling readers who need my help the most. By accepting this, I am not giving up.It’s important to accept that, and it’s not an indication of failure on your part. Therefore, I have accepted that some kids, no matter what you do, will just not read outside of class. I have learned to be realistic, especially as a secondary educator who teaches regular (on grade level) English. ![]() I do have some practical strategies to help you maximize your instructional time when you know students aren’t reading, and I have a few ideas on how to get more students reading. I do not have a magical secret solution that will result in 100% of kids completing their reading homework. ![]() It’s a problem that I wish more people acknowledged, so that’s why I am writing this: to open the dialogue in the hope that we can come together to develop even more practical strategies.īut first, let me preface this post with a few disclaimers: While this realization still creates a pit of dread in my stomach, I’ve learned a bit about how I can combat this perpetual problem that challenges so many English teachers. How could I do this if my students wouldn’t even read the books that would should them new perspectives, teach them life lessons, and empower them to make a difference in this crazy world? I remember feeling crushed my students had let me down, and it felt personal, like it was my fault.įlash forward four years: THIS STILL HAPPENS. I remember the first time this happened, when I was a fresh new teach on a mission to change the world, one student and page at a time. We all know the struggle of spending hours prepping a creative, engaging lesson for your favorite novel, only to get to class to find out half of your students didn’t even read the assigned chapter for homework.
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