It would be difficult to find a teacher who doesn't believe in the importance of reading for enjoyment. 

 

But... most of our teaching and learning activities are high-stakes. Our curriculum is packed. Our time is limited. The idea of dedicating time in our classrooms for the simple pleasure of reading may seem impossible. 

 

Below are a range of activities designed to help support students in developing their 'choosing skills'. I first learned about notion of 'choosing strategies' when I read the work of Dr Margaret K. Merga. You can find some of these references in the 'Further Reading' section of this website. 

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Most of these resources are intended to be discrete lessons. You can use them at the beginning of the school year, between units, for an end-of-week reprieve, at the conclusion of a term, or just when you can fit them in!