Chapter 14-When Kids Can't Read

I thought this chapter was interesting because it talked about the importance of choosing books that are not always appealing to us (teachers), but are interesting in the eyes of the student. Many times, teachers make students read books that they themselves enjoyed as students, but their own students do not take interest in them. Teachers must realize that each student is different.

By listening to reluctant readers, teachers begin to see what holds their interest and what makes them want to read. The chapter talks about how students can create a list of topics that they find interesting in books. With a list like this, a teacher can begin to help students find books that suit their interest. After finding books that interest students, it is important that teachers give free time to read and take many trips to the library.