Recreational reading appears to be an activity of the past.
Unfortunately and predictably this has resulted in low reading scores and an inability to sort through ideas. Most teachers will admit that today s students are prone to TV-itis. In fact, many students are limited to TV with regard to entertainment. Many of us remember an involvement during childhood with Nancy Drew mysteries et al. The serial nature of these books served to hook the reader, in many cases for their entertainment value, and we grew as readers as a result.