Oh Light...

[JenniferL]

I started reading WoT in the sixth grade. I do have students who enjoy reading, but the majority only read when forced to. Its sad, actually. The students who dislike reading are the ones who need the most practice. If they don't read, they'll fall further behind.

[Helike]

The key is finding something they like...

the problem is they're turning into teenagers and most teenagers don't like anything. (except the ones around here! *huggles all the smart book reading teens at DM*)

[Niamh Sedai]

I feel all flattered...LOL

 

I've been a compulsive reader ever since I could. I was always miles ahead of my class when I was at Primary School and I'm still way ahead of alot of people my age now. They just see reading as a chore whereas I've always seen it as a pleasure. :) Plus it led me to DM and what could be better than that?? lol

[_Kynwric_]

Reading bad... *nods*

[Liitha]

no reading good spurs the imagination and fantasy ...and the movies you can make in your head always beats the real ones *nods nods*

[_Kynwric_]

As far as this topic is concerned reading is bad....

[Taei]

*stands in front of her books and growls*

 

Don't mess with the books. And well, let's just say that I was supposedly reading at college level by the time I was in 6th or 7th grade. (Kinda sad to think about.) Reading is good, it builds vocabulary and a general understanding of the language. Also it teaches you sentence structure and correct writing skills.

 

And yes, you have to find them something that will interest them right off. *hint* Copy the first chapter or two of the tEotW and let them read it, I'm willing to bet they'll be hooked. (Don't tell them how long it is until later. :) )

[Helike]

I've tried to trick people into reading stuff... they just don't know what's good for 'em! I have been successful on just one attempt. I've now got my 7 yr old reading the Narnia books. And he's happy about it!! :D

[Liitha]

actualy however much books i gomped down i where never a good writer...thats something that has come later specialy after i joined the RP i feel i developed my writing skills..in fact for all the books i read i always had some problems with double letters when i was younger *shrugs* and the one class i didnt get "5" on in youth school when i was done was norwegian sidelanguage...though luckily i got an "6" in the nature subject (biology, chemistry and physics) to weigh up for it :D

[cosmicpanda]

I like science. :D

 

I also like music. :?

 

*considers which to pursue in university*

[MsDanya]

hm, I started reading a 5 years.. but only norwegian books of course.. lol.. now I only read english, cause, like MAria, I hate the norwegian translations.. *waves at Ata) heihei! :lol:

[Liitha]

god morgen *smiles and waves back*

[MsDanya]

åå! dette er gøy! hehe.. I love it when I meet fellow norwegians here!! hehe.. now I know of three!! hehe..

[Niamh Sedai]

I fully intend to get Mia to teach me some when she comes to stay so I understand what you are talking about!!! LOL

[MsDanya]

hehehe.. I love it when englishmen speak norwegian.. sounds so funny.. hehehe

[Niamh Sedai]

Mia speaks incredible english with a vaguely American Accent (Trust me; that'll be changing :p) but I spoke to her friend who had this amazing Norwegian Accent when talking english. It was cool. lol