One of the most satisfying parts of teaching for me is helping students discover the love of reading. I am very fond of saying, "If you don't like to read, then you haven't found the right book yet!" While I've used the term "reluctant" in the title of this post, I also like to think of these students as "picky" readers. They are not going to sit back and read just anything. Like food preferences, I have found some students devour anything and some students would rather go hungry than choose something they don't love.
Here are some ideas for students who read at a third grade level:
Each book in the series is exciting and suspenseful. Students love that, and I love that they get a dose of history each time they read one!
I think what is most appealing to students at first with Stink books is how "easy" they look. Big text and lots of pictures really help reluctant students give these books a try. They keep reading because they love the stories!
Many of my students go crazy for Bad Kitty! They find them hilarious, and there are lots of pictures to help them stay engaged. Many times during readcto self I have heard students meowing as they read these books. So cute!
Some teachers shy away from graphic novels, but I LOVE them, especially for my reluctant readers! All the pictures give good comprehension support, and they really keep students engaged.
This series is most attractive for the girls in my class. Students who love fairies and magic really love these!
These books are a reliable choice for my less confident readers. Lots of pictures, many with labels and captions, help with comprehension. There is even some interesting text support, with some words being colored or enhanced to help students understand what they are reading.
There you go- some of my go-to books for my pickiest readers! Whenever I see students wandering when trying to pick a book, or giving up on other books over and over, these books are my first recommendations. What other series would you add to the list?
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