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Presentation for Building Intrinsic Motivation in Middle Level Readers

1. Building Intrinsic Motivation in Middle Level Readers The Crazy Reading Ladies June 27, 2017

2. The Crazy Reading Ladies Blog Website Your (semi) regular dose of crazy! All sorts of good stuff!

3. Research … Promise this won’t take long! “While students acquire the skills of reading, they must develop a positive reading identity to remain readers.” ~Frank Serafini , 2013

4. And this… “ The single factor most strongly associated with reading achievement - more than socioeconomic status or any instructional approach – is independent reading.” - Krashen , 2004

5. “Reading is the only out-of-school activity for 16-year-olds that is linked to getting a managerial or professional job in later life.” -University of Oxford, 2011

6. So, obviously… Reading is more important than ever! Right?

7. Know your enemy 3. Accessibility Anyone else not have a librarian? 2.Time Kids’ lives are FULL. 1. Perception Their perception is their reality.

8. Believe Do set goals. Don’t move the finish line. Do meet them where they are. Don’t judge their choices. Do make books ubiquitous. Don’t pass up an opportunity to share books. Do provide accommodations. Don’t give up!

9. Relationships When students cannot believe in themselves, we must believe in them Eliminate “can’t” from your vocabulary.

10. Fighting Perception Advertise Theme song!

11. Create a new perception Leverage the power of positive peer pressure Make it social Daily book talks Our persona Model love of reading Love out loud

12. Finding Time Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change…

13. That doesn’t mean they won’t need encouragement…

14. Increasing Accessibility Classroom libraries – open to all Book Buffet After School Club Reading Lunches Test day care packages Bookmobile Audio on Google Drive Stop, Drop & Read Day If you have $, spend it on books Leverage devices!

15. The CRL effect Extrinsic begets intrinsic

16. Our experience…

17. Make it fun Buckle up

18. More fun!

19. Leverage Social Media

20. It all comes together

21. Go forth…and inspire!

22. Kids love videos!