Reading
is a skill that all students must continually practice. Reading does not only
take practice, but it also takes quality instruction in order for students to
become successful at it. This practice and instruction serves a number of
purposes. It gives students opportunities to apply and use the skills learned
and taught. During this practice is where weaknesses are noticed and
appropriate guidance and programs can be used to strengthen their skills. The
programs used help the students build their weaknesses and draws them into a
world of reading in which they can learn and enjoy books. When children learn
to read, they have the key that opens door to all the knowledge in the world
(U.S. Department of Education, Sept. 2008). Unlocking these doors to knowledge
is what teachers need to do to figure out how to instill the love of reading
for pleasure in elementary school students.
Research will show how hard it is to instill the love of reading in elementary school. Students are fidgeting and have a hard time staying focused to complete a reading assignment. Students think that reading is boring and the material does not interest them. Because students have this lack of interest and feel that reading is boring they cannot gain the love of reading that they need in order for that enjoyment to be instilled. Reading should start to become more enjoyable and something that students actually look forward to. Once the students become more motivated, their comprehension should improve over time.
Matthew
(Matt) Key, Georgia
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