Riveting Reads: Boys into Books 11-14
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Can’t parents help?
Yes! They can reinforce what you’re
doing, attend events you plan, and Dads especially can model the fun of
reading – even if it’s simply through magazines and newspapers.
It’s important that any worry about their sons doesn’t
show through, but with a light touch they can show interest in what boys
are reading, and help boys realise that everyone’s interested in
reading for fun, not just school.
- Are parents given advice on how they can support boys’ reading, or offered sessions on choosing and sharing books with boys?
- Try ‘Lads and Dads’ projects – reading groups, reading challenges.
- A ‘Dads into School’ day.
- Invite Dads to evening events – e.g. visits by sports stars.
- Use your school website or VLE – have reading lists for parents to use with their children, with reader comments. Love Reading 4 Schools (http://www.lovereading4schools.co.uk/) can help you create these, as well as getting money for more books for your school!
Boys Into Books
Introduction Overview
- Why should you read the introduction?
- Do boys read?
- Is it my problem?
- What’s the background?
- Isn’t it too late by Key Stage 3?
- What do boys want?
- I’ve got the books – where are the boys?
- But what about the girls?
- Who else can help me get them reading?
- Which activities work?
- Doesn’t technology appeal more to boys?
- Can’t parents help?
- How do I know if I’ve succeeded?
- What’s in this list?
- What shall I do with this list?
- What else can I do about boys’ reading?
- Where else can I get help?
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