The writer describes a book project that successfully motivated middle school students with learning disabilities to independently practice comprehension strategies while reading material at their independent levels. Conception of the project, example homework and activities, development of a book club, and benefits for students are described.…

Many struggling readers detest homework. Some cannot do it. Others will not do it. Poor grades and emotionally draining parent-child, teacher-child, and parent-teacher conflict are common by-products, stressing all involved. By working collaboratively with teachers, other school professionals, and parents and by working directly with struggling…

Struggling readers often fail to complete homework or complete it in a slipshod, haphazard fashion. Often, this adversely affects grades, erodes motivation for academics, and causes conflict between readers, parents, and school personnel. To help teachers and educational consultants (e.g., reading specialists, school psychologists) help struggling…

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