Engaging Adolescents in Reading

by John T. Guthrie (editor)

With contributions from content teachers, this insightful book discusses instructional approaches, student activities, and textbooks that can motivate reluctant learners to become active readers.

Genres: Teaching, Professional Development, Education

208 pages, Hardcover

First published November 27, 2007

Reviews

[Donalyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread for the third time. I consider John Guthrie's research vital to my understanding of reading engagement and the reading needs and challenges of teens.

[Chris Garth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a book for the casual reader. But teachers who want to turn their classroom culture into a highly engaged collection of motivated students, this is the book for you. I believe firmly in the scholarship of Guthrie and his partners as well as Deci and Ryan's Self Determination Theory. So firmly, that I see them as a path to the kind of educational reform dreamt of by students, teachers, and parents.

[Tasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought-provoking in parts. This "scientific" study underlines a lot of what I already know/assumed. It highlights relevance and the ability/need of strong teachers to make all texts relevant to the reader. Seems obvious, but spans across subjects and is all too often neglected.

[Nan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read for teachers who want to motivate their students to read. Guthrie presents ideas that beg discussion.

[Colin Kemmis]

Always good to review strategies and puruse current literacy research. A little techie at times but otherwise 'engaging.'