1. Yo Teacher, Can You Keep It Down? I am Trying to Read, Here. By Adam Sarver EDU 324: Teaching Reading in Middle School February 27, 2011

2. Focus Statement Why are many middle school students struggling in reading? Why are many middle school students struggling in reading? Why is reading for pleasure decreasing in the middle school? Why is reading for pleasure decreasing in the middle school? What can we do to motivate and encourage independent reading? What can we do to motivate and encourage independent reading?

3. Worthy 2002 When asked what would make reading more appealing, students suggested: more choice selection, more time to read, and more read alouds in class. When asked what would make reading more appealing, students suggested: more choice selection, more time to read, and more read alouds in class. Reading may become a chore to a student and they may not do it freely.

4. McCray 2001 There are many struggling readers in the middle school There are many struggling readers in the middle school Students acknowledge their poor reading ability but want to improve Students acknowledge their poor reading ability but want to improve Teachers may lack the support, time, materials, and skills to adequately help those who are struggling Teachers may lack the support, time, materials, and skills to adequately help those who are struggling

5. Kasten & Wilfong 2005 Two goals: Two goals: –Teach students to read –Teach students to want to read Create an adult-like atmosphere: Book Bistro Create an adult-like atmosphere: Book Bistro

6. Ivey & Broaddhus 2000 Middle school students dont read for pleasure, often. Middle school students dont read for pleasure, often. Middle school students generally prefer to read the same types of texts. Middle school students generally prefer to read the same types of texts. More Independent reading in the classroom and one-on-one conferences. More Independent reading in the classroom and one-on-one conferences.