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Reluctant Readers study by Wil Mara
Very few kids hate reading
Study of 100 kids, ages 6-13
61 boys, 39 girls
71% willing to read nonfiction
Mostly paper books
Sports, animals, transportation, biographies, history
Mystery, thriller, drama, romance
None refused to read book of their choice
10 most critical points about reluctant readers
Match the book to the student- personal interests
Don’t think in terms of books- form of media is irrelevant, don’t mention that its a book- focus on the content
Different types of RR: reading difficulties, bookless home, embarrassment, reading is for smart kids
Don’t make reading a chore, purely for pleasure, no goals
First book concept: biggest challenge to get them to read one
Support methods- can keep book in the library for them, cover books
Friends as allies- friends of RR make excellent allies
Controversial books work
ESL challenges- separate section with popular books, book requests, book club
Other points- second book is the victory