I am a tutor and I have a female African American student who needs practice in reading - she reads just under her grade level and so she needs interesting reading material that is not too challenging but not too babyish either. Any help?
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They don't have to be African American books. You could just find out what she is interested in and find books in that area for her reading level. I found that this way works better because the student wants to learn more about what they like.
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im not sure how basic you want it but this site offers comic style stuff (free) i hope its some use for you\ni used the stuff for helping my kids to read!\n\nhttp://coloringbookfun.com/ \n\nwhen you get there just scroll down to the bottom and theres loads of pics and stuff ....helped my kids
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Summer Bridge Books are great.  You can get them at any book store such as Borders or Barnes and Noble.  The books review skills from the grade and then expand on what they will need to know for the next grade!
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I admire your courage and dedication to improve your reading.  This is one area in life that many people just get frustrated and try to deal with a lower reading level.  Keep up the hard work and you will see the fruits of your efforts.  \nI recommend going to a bookstore like barnes and noble and asking a clerk to help you find books around a 5th or 6th grade level in a topic you like.  Do you like murder mysteries?  do you like stories about disibilities and overcoming hardships?  What about biographies and historical fiction?  You will have to remember that the stories were targeted for a lower reading level but I still find enjoyment reading kids books.  Don't let large books scare you.  Just take your time, use your dictionary and don't be afraid/ashamed to ask questions.  If you don't understand what a paragraph/sentence is saying, ask someone you trust won't give you a hard time, such as a teacher or a coworker.  Another thing that I have found handy are buying a printed book and the audio book (this can get pricey).   This way, you can read the story and then listen to it to see if you understand. OR, you could listen to a chapter then read the chapter and maybe since you had an understanding already, you would be able to recognize the words better.  \nMy biggest advice is to stay motivated and continue to work hard at it.  Don't be afraid to ask for help and try different things.  and finally, read stuff that you are interested in, that will help you want to continue to work at it.
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Try to start with a story, anecdote, or interesting fact.  Something like "Did you know that people who read books for pleasure are 80% more likely to get good grades in school?"  (Something true though.. I just made that up LOL.)  If you have a funny story about why it's important to read books, that would be even better.  But make sure it's relevant to your main points.  Then say "I would like to talk to you about the importance of reading books."  And move on to your three-points introduction, or whichever format you are using :-)  Good luck!
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edhelper.com\nHas lots of good stuff that you don't have to pay for.  If you want more in depth material you can subscribe as well.
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As a public school librarian (K-8) I feel it is important to make available all books. However, budget constraints force me to choose mostly books that appeal to the most students. Captain Underpants may not be my choice for a student to read, however, if the students are asking for this title I will order it. What tends to drive my selection more is not self censorship but pressure from parents not to shelve a certain title. I try to preview  most titles for objectionable words, etc. and go from there. When I have a complaint from a parent I remind them that it is easier for them to check their child's book when they get home than for me to know what is acceptable for 500 plus students. An interesting thing to consider is the reverse, do we tend to pick books that appeal to us as a reader? I am a big Civil War buff and my library happens to have a dandy selection of books in the 970 Dewey decimal catagory!!!
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readplease is the best and it's free\n\nwww.readplease.com
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If you want your students to start reading English FROM the first class (review your prepositions, there, teacher!), you need to surround them with English print.\n\nYou can start them with "echo" reading, where you all share the same text, you read a sentence out loud to them, they say it back to you....\n\nHave magazines with lots of pictures on hand, and have them search for articles using that day's vocabulary words.\n\nFind a translation into English of a well-known children's story from the students' country/culture. Read it aloud in English to them, using the pictures and already known vocabulary for them to recall the overall meaning of each step in the story.\n\nAnd so on.\n\nGood luck!
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I got mine into the American girl books.  She loves them we also read classics like the Secret Garden and Little Princess.  Then the books like Twinkle the Tooth Fairy (there is a whole series and the are great for beginning readers) The Princess and the Locket (another reason she loved these books is they come with charm necklaces), The Magical Ballet Slippers. Baby sitter's Club - Little sisters.\n\nAlso try your public library.  We could go up and spend hours there and the whole time she having fun and learning.  The people that work in the Library are usually very helpful and can show you where you should get books from.  At most libraries they are now also sectioning some books off in levels and your librarian can explain this better as it differs from publisher to publisher.  But you find the level of book your daughter is at and have lots more availiable at the same level.  And it's free!
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Perfectly happy with Happygirl’s answer.\nI’d like to add: make your students read, read, read.\nDon’t insist too much on interpretation etc. Point out why YOU think it is worth reading, why YOU consider it powerful language. The ones who have it in themselves will follow, the others can just as well read study guides.\nAnd remember: read, read, read; and ENJOY!
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And spelling!\n\nSeriously, though, I am sure you could ask someone who works at a library if they have any suggestions.
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Here are some that are listed where I go/went to school (I graduate in May!!!)\n\nHere is one of the things they mention. Go to the site for more info :-)\n\n\nSQ3R Study Method\n\nThe SQ3R method is the reading and studying system preferred by many educators. Reading research indicates that it is an extremely effective method for both comprehension and memory retention. It's effective because it is a system of active reader involvement.\n\nStep 1. "S"= Survey\nBefore you actually read a chapter, or go over a particular section of notes, take five minutes to survey the material. Briefly check headings and subheadings in order to understand the author's organizational pattern of ideas to be discussed. Scan all visual material. Read introductory and summary paragraphs. This preview will enable you to anticipate what the chapter is about.\n\nStep 2. "Q"= Question\nCreate interest in the material by asking: What are the main points of the chapter? As you read, keep the question in mind and figure out the most important points. It gives you a clearly defined purpose for reading, and helps you maintain interest in the material.\n\nStep 3. "R"= Read\nRead the chapter actively for meaning. Go through the paragraph before underlining, then underline key words and phrases to help you recall the main points. Be selective, you don't want to highlight non-important points or miss anything that can help your comprehension. Summarize main concepts in your own words in the margins. The more active you are in the reading process, the more you will retain.\n\nStep 4. "R"= Recite\nAfter every few pages, close your book and recite aloud the main points to the questions you posed in step 2. Try to recall basic details as to the author's intent by putting them in your own words. Verify your answer by checking the text. If you can't remember the text, read through it again. If you don't get it now, you won't remember it for a test. Take as much time as you need to answer your questions. Don't be frustrated, this takes more time but the information will be clearer in your mind.\n\nStep 5. "R"= Review\nFinally, review the chapter every so often to fix the material in your mind. Keep rereading your margin notes and underlinings. Verbalize the sequence of main ideas and supporting facts to aid retention. Numerous reviews are a lot more effective than one cramming session the night before an exam. Review once right after you've finished reading and then every couple of days.\n\nThe SQ3R is time consuming at first, expect it to take ten to fifteen percent longer to read a given chapter when you first begin. Research indicates a 70% increase in retention after two months of using the system and, eventually, a reduction in time spent preparing for exams.\nhttp://www.gmu.edu/departments/csdc/study.htm
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Better yet, why don't you try reading them yourself and offering your own insights. If you keep relying on websites to do the work for you, you will NEVER learn how to analyze a poem or story yourself!!\n\nBy the way, your teacher is to be commended for having you read some excellent literature and by doing so requiring you to THINK!! Don't disappoint him or her. Do the work yourself!!
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http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/pubs/readerindex.html\nIn this website you will find suggestions for popular books and how to get students motivated to read.\n\nhttp://www.reading.org\nThe International Reading Association is an organization devoted to further reading and literacy.  It has information and links to current issues.\n\nhttp://www.starfall.com/\nThe starfall reading program is designed for emergent readers.  On this website you can download many resources including storybooks.  There are also activities to go along with the stories.  Writing journals and books are also offered at low costs. \n\nhttp://www.teacher.scholastic.com/\nOn this web page, you can find free tools and resources for the classroom such as: Lesson plans, teaching strategies, and many other tools.
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This is what teachers read on a daily basis so this wasn't too hard.... it's actually amazing that you can read it when it is all messed up\n\n\n\n\ni cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae.\n\nThe rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
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I read a lot of children's literature before I put it on my shelf in my classroom library. Some good novels that fit your request are:\nDragon Rider Cornelia Funke...\n\nThe Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke  (Almost anything by her is terrific!)\nOh,some of my students are just loving "Inkheart" and "Inkspell" (one follows the other) These are tales of a dad who is able to 'read' people into or out of stories as he reads...interesting concept.\n\nI agree with the Narnia Series...great books.\nMy students also loved "City of Ember" and "People of Sparks"...again, Ember comes before Spark.. this is tale (kind of sci fi) where people live in this city where it is always dark, and the city is falling apart. These two kids, quite by accident, discover a way out.  Again, interesting concepts....\n\nLemony Snicket series my students love, (5th grade) but for a 12 year old, might be a bit predictable.  Story line repeats a bit by book 11 and 12.\n\nAlso, I agree with "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. She also wrote a sequal or 2 to that...One is "Gathering Blue" and the other is "The Messenger" \n\nAnother series, a trilogy, for Middle Schoolers that my son loved was "The Amber Spyglass," "The Subtle Knife" and "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman.\n\nHope this helps.