![]() ![]() These Hi-Lo books meet the interest levels of students in grades 4-8 while meeting their reading needs at grades 2-3. These books are known as Hi-Lo books, meaning they offer high interest content at low reading levels and are designed to give older struggling readers access to content that may be denied to them in more complex texts. I’m proud to have helped Cherry Lake Publishing develop the 45th Parallel Press imprint, which offers older struggling readers an opportunity to build their reading skills while engaging them in fun and edgy content. ![]() Engage them by introducing them to the weird, wonderful, controversial, mysterious…increase their interest in the art of reading by giving them texts with content they want to read. If we want struggling readers to improve, we have to help them see reading as a bridge to learning more about the things that matter to them. They deserve books that honor their interests while addressing their reading abilities. These readers have low reading skills yet they’re intellectually capable. Older struggling readers are especially vulnerable. Engaging Readers Through Engaging Content Nobody likes to feel like they’re failing. Nobody likes to do things that they’re not good at. Would you enjoy reading? The answer is no. For example, I’m considered a proficient reader but if you give me a physics textbook, I’d be a struggling reader.īut, imagine struggling across all discourses. We all struggle when we’re reading out of discourse. ![]()
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