A. Some reasons why wide reading for pleasure is necessary
- good readers are good because they read a lot
- academic benefits
- personal growth and enjoyment
B. Some General Guidelines
- confidence as a parent
- providing assistance
- developing a plan in a cooperative manner (explain what kind of reading and why; listen to child's views; identify major concerns, e.g., time, books, etc.; develop a plan; establish new routines; evaluate)
C. Finding and Creating Time
- scheduled or obligated time
- recreational or free time
- guidelines for finding time (establish quiet times, daily reading is best, take time from activities closer to the interest level of reading; for reluctant readers start with relatively short periods of time, honor and guard your child's reading time)
- TV(change family viewing patterns; 10 hrs/week; sustained silent reading)
D. Gathering a variety of interesting materials
- variety (include comics, magazines, etc)
- interest
- quantity (borrow, buy, exchange)
E. Helping the child who has difficulty reading
- support and believe in your child
- read to your child
- get help
- give help at home (daily practice reading EASY materials)
- find high interest books that are easy to read