Integrating Instructional-Level Social Studies Trade Books for Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary Grades
I believe that all teachers probably do care about their students and want to help them enjoy reading and become better readers. However, most teachers might not know how to help their students and both the teacher and student become frustrated. This article should be read by all teachers who are struggling with this dilemma. Students who feel uncomfortable with reading aloud in class because they are not strong readers or at the independent reading level of what they are being asked to read, will become anxious and embarrassed. The solution is so simple. The teacher should find well written, interesting and independent reading level material for that student. Making sure that the material is not too easy but a challenge will increase the student’s desire to read. I was so excited to see the lists of recommended trade books in this article. Students can be given books at their reading level but still have the same content, genre and information as the higher or upper level readers. The student centered reading groups are an excellent way for students to come together and discuss what they are reading. It does not matter if students are reading different level books as long as they are on the same subject and able to share.
