Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Students will not read I have students who do not read outside of school. Our grade level requires that students read every night for 15 mins. The student is to record the book title in the agenda and have a parent sign it. I send home a book each night for the students and have prizes for the students who reach the goal of reading 15 days out of the month. The prize is a pizza hut coupon, free lunch with me, and 45 playing time on the Playstation 3 during the monthly celebration. I have reminded parents about this assignment, write it as nightly homework, and discuss it at conferences. Please help. I only have 3 students who make the goal every month. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I am almost 30 years old and I did not read a book on my own until less than a year ago. The student may still have a desire to learn, but just not by reading. it is important to stay patient with this student and keep believing in them and their ability. It may not be while you are there teacher, and it may not be ever, but there is the possibility the student will one day start reading outside of school.