Building A Love of Reading At Home

Presentation by Alissa Levy6th Grade ELA teacher

Interest + Choice +

Environment = LOVE OF READING

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you'll go."

— Dr. Seuss

Know your child’s INTERESTS.Conoce los intereses de su niño.

•What topics does your child enjoy?¿Cuales son los temas de interés de su hijo(a)?

•What does he/she enjoy doing?¿Qué le gusta hacer su niño(a)?

•Look for series.Busca por los series.

•Look for books based on movies, video-games and TV shows.

Busca por libros en base de películas, juegos eletronicos, y programas de televicion.

Offer CHOICE.Ofrece opciones.

•There are so many kinds of books to choose from!Hay muchos tipos de libros de seleccionar.

•Home is a space to read for with peace!La casa es un lugar de leer en paz.

•There are many ways to read.Hay muchas maneras de leer.

•Paper books Libros •Online Medio del internet•Audiobooks Libro de audios•Magazines Revistas•Graphic Novels Novelas Ilustradas•Ebooks Libros electrónicos

Offer CHOICE.

Create a safe ENVIRONMENT.Crea un ambiente seguro para leer.

•Create a predictable schedule.Crea un horario predecible.

•Pick a predictable placeEscoja un lugar predecible.

•Calm and distraction-freeTranquilo y sin distracciones

•This can be a special time to share together.Este puede ser un tiempo especial para compartir juntos.

Resources for further information:Recursos

•http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9542.Best_Series_For_Middle_Schoolers •http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/notalists•http://www.readingrockets.org/atoz/motivation/•http://www.guysread.com/•Reading Magic by Mem Fox

I am using this presentation to work with parents at an upcoming PTA meeting. I will be discussing how we can support a greater love of reading at home.