I Won't Read and You Can't Make Me: Reaching Reluctant Teen Readers

by Marilyn Reynolds

Marilyn Reynolds has brought many disaffected, school-hostile, and wholly unmotivated students into the ranks of lifelong readers. In this concise, practical book, she shares techniques she has used and personal anecdotes that reveal much about reluctant readers and teachers who struggle daily to engage them. Among many other key topics, Reynolds discusses: the importance of respect for students' attitudes, experiences, perceptions, and choices...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325006059
• ISBN13: 9780325006055
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

For teachers and parents of reluctant readers

Marilyn Reynolds writes a great book for those who teach or plan to teach kids who have a history of poor reading habits.She courageously defends student reading of any and all books in the classroom for reading's sake. She has kids reading because they can relate to the content. She isn't squeamish about controversial language and content, and she carefully selects books that will engage kids in the reading process. Censorship is addressed as a deterent in drawing in the reluctant reader. This book is easy to read, full of great stories and advice, and is hard to put down. It is a great asset for any teacher's or parent's library to encourage kids to read.

This teacher is from the trenches and she knows how to motive the students!

I really enjoyed reading this, especially after one of our schools Sustained Silent Reading Sessions. It is part of our school improvement plan. I would really love to have a workshop with this wonderful teacher.