What do you do when a student tells you they don't like to read?
Or when they're enthusiastic about reading the books in your room but you don't know what books would be a good fit?
Find out their likes and dislikes around music, sports, social media, school, friends, etc. The more you learn about them, the better fit you'll come up with.
A student says they don't like to read? Give them a quicker read - a shorter book, a graphic novel, or one with pictures. Even picture books are a great place to start.
A student says those lose interest quickly? Give them a book that starts off with a bang and is filled with adventure!
A student doesn't know what they like? Ask questions about their interests, pets, friends, activities, anything to make a connection between them and a book character.
I made and used this reading survey with my students for many years and was always pleased with the information it gave me. I transferred some of that information to a sheet I made for each student, and then I could refer to it when we spoke.
Not only did it help me know their interests, but I noted the book they tried and could keep track of how it was going.
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