Do you have reluctant readers in your family? A reluctant reader is anyone who does not show interest in reading. There is a wide range within the category of reluctant readers. A reluctant reader may simply be a child who needs to be coaxed into reading texts. She may also be a child who vehemently refuses to read. While any child, young or old, male or female can be a reluctant reader the largest number of unenthusiastic readers are adolescent boys. Research shows that a good number of boys who were avid readers in the elementary grades become disinterested in reading during their middle school years.
Every parent and teacher wants their children to be avid readers. We know the benefits of reading and want our children to embrace it as we have. While many children do become excited and engaged in reading (especially in the primary grades), some are reluctant and disinterested. While a child may not show a natural interest in reading, this does not mean that he cannot become a skilled and even enthusiastic reader.
Sometimes young people, especially adolescents, become disengaged from reading because they lose interest in the content of the texts they are reading. Many traditional books assigned in schools as well as textbooks fail to capture the interest of today’s children because they are used to fast paced movies, video games and Internet sites. Parents and teachers can employ high-interest reading materials to help spark an interest in reading in these children. High-interest texts are usually fairly non-traditional. They often focus on “edgy” topics or include a great deal of action.
Every parent and teacher wants their children to be avid readers. We know the benefits of reading and want our children to embrace it as we have. While many children do become excited and engaged in reading (especially in the primary grades), some are reluctant and disinterested. While a child may not show a natural interest in reading, this does not mean that he cannot become a skilled and even enthusiastic reader.
Sometimes young people, especially adolescents, become disengaged from reading because they lose interest in the content of the texts they are reading. Many traditional books assigned in schools as well as textbooks fail to capture the interest of today’s children because they are used to fast paced movies, video games and Internet sites. Parents and teachers can employ high-interest reading materials to help spark an interest in reading in these children. High-interest texts are usually fairly non-traditional. They often focus on “edgy” topics or include a great deal of action.
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These books are just what your reluctant reader needs! Move over Harry Potter, there's a new kid in town - Jack Templar. The story is a wonderful adventure of good vs. evil, with friends and enemies at each and every turn -- and there's a lot of turns. The twists and turns keep the reader on a roller coaster of entertainment in the way of JK Rowling. As an adult reader, I loved this book too almost as much as when I read the Harry Potter books growing up!
This book is well written, and I read it in one sitting yesterday! I would recommend it to anyone who loves the imagination and magic of this genre. Jack Templar: Monster Hunter is written for young adults but don't let that stop you from reading it - from the very first paragraph the reader is pulled in. Be prepared to hunt monsters with Jack Templar and his friends. Jack Templar: Monster Hunter is book number one of what will eventually be a seven book series, book number four just came out in October 2014. I cannot wait to pass it on to someone who would enjoy it as well.
The book was written by a father to encourage his eleven-year-old to become excited about reading. It worked, and he's now an avid reader. He wrote about his experience with his son in a book for parents called Reaching Your Reluctant Reader. This small parenting book is available online with 100% of author proceeds benefiting Toys For Tots Literacy Program. The story of his journey with his son was featured on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1002658351.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
