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How to Raise a Reader

Discover strategies and resources to raise a reader, including instilling reading values, finding engaging books, and creating a reading-friendly environment. Foster a love of reading in your child and set them up for a lifetime of learning.

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How to Raise a Reader

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  1. How to Raise a Reader Beck University – Fall 2014

  2. Raising Readers: Preparing the Soil “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.” --Ghandi

  3. Raising Readers: Preparing the Soil • Are YOU are reader? • What does your student see? • What are your core reading values? • Is there time to read? • Is it fun to read? • Is reading something to celebrate? • Is reading something to share?

  4. Raising Readers: Planting the Seed • Time • Rituals • Read-alouds • Read-alongs • Finding the “Home Run Read” • Non-fiction • Favorite series/movie/character • Comic books and graphic novels • Special Interest reads

  5. Raising Readers: Planting the Seed • Resources • Libraries • Teachers • Book stores • Web sites: • Read Kiddo Read: http://www.readkiddoread.com/ • Guys Read: http://www.guysread.com/ • Book A Day Almanac: http://www.childrensbookadayalmanac.com/

  6. How to Raise a Reader: Taking Root • Hot Fudge Sundaes or Brussel Sprouts? • Reward Reading? • Use with caution. • Incentive = This is boring. I need an external reward to finish. • Celebrate Reading! • Celebration = This is fun and worthwhile. This is what we do and who we are.

  7. Raising Readers: Weeds & Thorns • Reluctant & Struggling Readers • Audiobooks • Comic Books and Graphic Novels • High Interest Reads • Readers’ Bill of Rights • Resources • The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease

  8. Raising Readers: Blooming Tall • Celebrate: • Reward with books • Feed your reader! • Audiobooks • Ebooks • Libraries • Book clubs • Savor and share • Reading traditions • Reading goals and milestones

  9. Raising Readers: Harvest Time • Confidence • Curiosity • Critical Thinking Skills • Creativity • Comfort • Connections

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