Some students would rather clean their rooms and spend five nights at Freddy’s than to Ever. Have to read. An assigned book.
So how do we show them that reading in school, and for homework, doesn’t have to be scary? How might we tweak the curriculum—even get a little creative with the have–tos in order to generate more want–tos?
Whether you’re assigning a specific title or asking students to log X amount of minutes on their own time, keep curiosity and autonomy in the mix to drive forward more empowered, enthusiastic mindsets around reading. Try one (or all) of these ideas and activities.