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Sher Brandl, Dickinson Elementary School, East De Pere
7/8/2010 9:14:27 AM
I had a second grade student who was a struggling reader. He didn't enjoy school or have a favorite subject, other than recess. I discovered that he liked sharks. So I found every book I could on the subject. Some were easy readers and some were advanced levels, way beyond his capabilities. During his independent reading time, he would read the easy books over and over. He pored over the scientific ones as well. I think it took the peer pressure of reading chapter books off his back. In addition to this, I found volunteers to read to and with him at least once or twice a week. In the beginning, he literally dragged his feet when they arrived. By the end of the year, he passed the benchmark reading assessment and one level above his grade! He still doesn't love school but I can see his smile as proof that he is a reader!
