Students will want to read, write, and learn, when they have developed a sense of confidence with texts.
Confident readers are students that have a personal connection with the text assignments.
Once students develop an interest, they are able to use the text as a generator for their interests. The text becomes a guide toward the goals set forth by the teacher. Chapter 9 emphasizes the importance of kindling the students' interest in their text assignments. Meaningful learning can occur only when students are committed to action that arises out of a sense of curiosity and interest. The strategies that are used to create interest and relevancy involve motivation and giving students a sense of direction and purpose.