Struggling Readers

Why Hatchet?

Looking at why Hatchet by Brian Paulsen needs to stay on reading lists for school and home. This is a book to interest struggling readers.

A teenager writing about teenagers: The appeal of The Outsiders

The Outsiders is still widely taught for a reason. I delve into the reasons why if your middle schooler is struggling with reading, they still might pick up this novel.

Starting in the Middle: Out of The Dust by Karen Hesse

Maybe reading from the start works for most kids, but starting at the most exciting part of the story works well for reluctant readers. I use the example of Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse, and go through how to teach from the middle.