Dear Reading, We Need to Talk

I don't like reading, it's so boring. What's the point?

It’s a teacher's rite of passage to hear some version of this sentiment from a struggling reader. It’s okay; take a breath. You can briefly lament how quickly that passionate dislike can dismantle your beautifully crafted reading lesson plan—now, let’s roll up our sleeves and figure out where this aversion comes from and how we can help students move beyond it.

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