Easy Reads
Books that Build Confidence and Motivation (Virtual Tour)
Stage of Literacy Development:
Stage 1: Beginning LiteracyStage 2: Consolidation / Fluency
Ages:
6-10
Grade Range:
1st 2nd 3rd 4thFood Groups:
Primary: Reading Fluency & Expression, Motivation for Literacy
Transcript
It's really important to have a variety of books that meet the different reading levels in my classroom. These Oxford Reading Tree Books are high interest and have a storyline that the kids can connect to. They also come in short series so once they read one book they're motivated to read the next book. The books are also leveled very discreetly so it's easy for me to make sure that the child is reading a book that best matches their reading ability, especially if I need to push them to try a book that's a little more challenging or encourage them to try a book that might be a better match. These chapter books have become really popular and so many of my students once they get reading really want to take on something new, something bigger, something that has more words. But we need to make sure that it's not too big of jump. Shoo Fly Guy is a favorite among every student in the class, it's a great chapter book, high interest, funny but great decoding skills can still be practiced as the kids move through the series.
Related References
Additional Links:
Oxford Reading Tree: http://www.oup.com/oxed/primary/oxfordreadingtree/
Activity Objective
The goal of Easy Reads: Books that Build Confidence and Motivation (Virtual Tour) is to motivate students to practice reading using high interest books that are appropriately matched with their independent reading skills.
Quick Tips
Additional Comments:
- Encourage independent reading and improve fluency by providing opportunities for repeated reading of high interest books for students at school and home.
- Monitor the variety and difficulty of books students are reading to make sure they match students' reading skills.
- High interest books that are part of a series motivate students to read multiple titles.
- Label books discreetly to avoid embarrassing students who are struggling.
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