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Wednesday July 27, 2016
Welcome to today’s LD Chat! This is Dan with the Understood team.
We’re excited to be cohosting today’s chat with Louise Baigelman,
executive director of .
We’ll be talking about engaging reluctant readers.
Hi everyone! Looking forward to chatting with you all about reading today.
Hi Kristin! So great to have you join us today.
We're having a book giveaway today, so keep an eye on your DMs after this chat to see if you've won!
Excited about today's chat about reluctant readers!
As always, we’ll use a Q1, Q2… format for questions. Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
Q1: What’s the difference between a reluctant reader and a struggling reader? Can one be both?
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Nice to meet you Jennifer! I'm Lyn with Understood.
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What's the diff between a reluctant reader and a struggling reader? We're discussing NOW with : https://t.co/fF1abM80X5
I'll repost the first question for those who are just joining.
Q1: What’s the difference between a reluctant reader and a struggling reader? Can one be both?
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A1: I think it can be both. Most of the time reluctant readers are struggling readers.
A1 a struggling reader may end up a reluctant reader or vice versa. As a mom I worried my would lose his love of stories
A1 In experience it's the same thing. Kids want to learn to read. But struggling to read can make them reluctant
So great to have you, Jill!
A1: a reluctant reader is anyone who needs motivation to read print/text.
Hello Jill!! How are you friend?
A1: A reluctant reader is someone who doesn’t want to read. A struggling reader has trouble reading. One is very often both!
Agree Jennifer! https://t.co/JgtbL3v2Kb
A1: I think it can be both. Most of the time reluctant readers are struggling readers.
A1: a struggling reader is anyone who struggles with the language structure within text/print
A1: you need to look at the child- if it's just motivation or hooking into the right book or is there underlying issues.
A1: Struggling readers are often reluctant readers because reading is much less enjoyable when you’re having trouble with it!
Q2. As parents and educators, how do we tap into the potential of reluctant readers?
That's a helpful way to look at it! Hi Abgela! So glad you're here!
Absolutely -- it's harder to maintain a love of stories when you're having a tough time reading them!
A2: Let them choose the book. Read to them.
I just know my get frustrated when they can't devour print-only content at their cognitive level
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What's the diff between a reluctant reader and a struggling reader? We're discussing NOW with : https://t.co/fF1abM80X5
w my Students it is really about making the text relatable to them & finding interests of that child
A2: It’s key for us to identify what drives them. What are they interested in? Most passions can be explored through reading.
totally agree! So important to find content that is relatable.
I always find breaking up a reading task 4 students who need motivation helps relieve stress & anxiety abt reading
A2 First we address the struggle. What's going on? Is the issue perhaps or ? Why are they reluctant?
Definitely. Choice is so important. So is reading to them.
Key is not to demand MORE reading but to help address underlying difficulty while using creative ways to keep literacy
A2: Create positive associations with reading. Any reading is good: cookbooks, comic books... Everyone has to start somewhere.
I am! In Atlanta for event. Boarding a plane now back to TX! How about you?
Indeed! Also read TO the child, listen to audio-books together, act-out stories, make your own from photos & dictation.
so important! And reading should be fun & an exciting experience.
A2: reading doesn't always have to be a traditional book. We read comics, graphic novels, lego catalogues!
Hi all! Popping in late and scrolling through to catch up. Great topic!
A2 We used graphic novels, magazine mini articles, giant "coffee table" books w/ picture captions. tried to foster the story
Yes! Comic books were the KEY for my daughter! She will read them happily!
So glad to have you join!
Q3: What’s been the impact of and technological tools on reluctant readers?
Agreed! More inherently interesting and also provides opportunities for students to feel successful around reading
There are different reasons why one may be a reluctant reader. Struggling reader is one such reason.
A2: YES! Once we found what my daughter LIKES to read things started to click! https://t.co/HsqK7TgEeD
A2: reading doesn't always have to be a traditional book. We read comics, graphic novels, lego catalogues!
A2: we engage our librarian to help narrow down books based on their interests. They are so helpful!
We'll be giving out ' new anthology to select participants today! Keep an eye on your DMs after this chat.
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A3: Introducing students to ebooks can be motivating.
A3: Technology can remove some of the barriers to reading (e.g. text to speech). It can also make it more intriguing & engaging.
A3: Reduces the neg. association some students may have w/paper books, and supports the positive association they may have w/tech.
I love how tech. instantly creates text 2 be multisensory. A child sees/hears the text is able 2 comprehend better
A3 Audio books but also Accessible text is so helpful to be included in the classroom with peers.
Yes! Creating the right kind of associations is such a key piece.
Absolutely -- being to able to see and hear the story at the same time is huge for comprehension.
GREAT discussion going on! Join us!
3: can make reading fun for reluctant readers
A3: my K&1st graders LOVE auditory books that also include text. Awesome resource 4 Ss
A3: Many students would rather spend time with an ipad than a book, even if what they are actually reading is the exact same.
Hoping today's our lucky day—especially excited about this giveaway!
such a powerful & effective teaching strategy for reluctant & struggling readers!
Q4: Let’s virtually fill a summer bookshelf with our favorite books for reluctant readers! What books are you contributing and why?
E-reading can lead to more reading but important to find out WHY it is easier (contrast? font control?) & to address
A3: It can also make reading more portable—an eReader's much lighter than, say, a 400 page book, or 10 picture books :-)
A3 Tech can also allow for manipulation of font size, reduce background "noise" on the page. can help with distractions
A4: We have to share our library of Relevant Reads: free books created for struggling and reluctant readers! https://t.co/bYSK7nutFt
A4: Agree with earlier posters that graphic novels can be great. The Amulet series is a good one, and/or The Babysitters Club!
Why do you think those series work for kids?
A3: is about reading and writing Data on MY Access! tech by shows 18% jump in writing
Smile, Baby Mouse, Bones, Dr Who all graphic novels.
A4: Series books can sometimes hook reluctant readers. Go with their interests.
Any in particular you'd recommend?
1 of my older students I tutor loves biographies. Audio books have truly brought these stories to life 4 her
it has been amazing to see!
Any final thoughts before we wrap up for today?
