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  Case: Students won't read at home
I teach high school English, and my students refuse to read at home. Sure, I try to give them interesting texts to read, but there are some things we are required to read that simply aren't interesting. Any ideas?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I suggest that you have students keep a reading log or journal of what they read and that it is a graded assignment. Also, I would start creating tests on the books and include content that the students would only know if they read it. You can only do so much to get them to read. I have students that will not complete their work in or out of class in my internship at the moment, it is frustrating. I am not saying give up and do not care, just do not stress and try your best to find something that works.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I do not think it is okay to just accept that some students just won't do the work. If that's the case, the material and approach needs to be changed to better fit the needs and interests of the students.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 1:53 am
Rated By: yneLaH
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This is a good suggestion but I don't think that would make them read more.
Rated On: October 14, 2016 2:37 am
Rated By: etyWys
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: thumbs up
Rated On: February 25, 2023 6:39 pm
Rated By: buTuDe