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Several students in class seem to lack interest in reading and rarely voluntarily choose independent reading. Which can most likely help increase student motivation for reading?
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Getting students engaged in author studies where they read several books by the same author and discuss the books together in small groups |
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Scheduling time weekly for the library and explaining to students the importance of reading |
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Giving students a challenge to read a certain number of books every month and keeping track of progress on a classroom wall chart |
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Teaching comprehension strategies applicable to specific types of content-area texts |
Correct Answer: A
Identifying and following favorite authors is a technique frequently used by avid readers who actively seek out books written by their favorites. Students less likely to read independently are also less likely to have identified favorite authors or be familiar with an author’s body of work. Following multiple projects by the same author helps students discover authors whose work they enjoy and develop their awareness that there is often an entire body of work written by a single author to be explored, which helps promote reluctant readers’ motivation for independent reading.