If, for example, two youngsters need to discuss a book, this should be done away from those who need quiet to learn best. Allow students with visual problems to try placing colored overlays over a page of print. This may help make the words seem clearer on the page. Create small informal reading corners with rugs, pillows, and comfortable chairs. During reading, try turning off half the lights if possible, and then permit children to choose where they want to read.
Some children experience discomfort under bright florescent lighting.
For students who are not motivated to read, provide short reading assignments and plenty of encouragement. Provide examples and simplify directions. This is especially important for students with a global style and for students who are not strongly auditory. While most children become increasingly less so as they get older, some students continue to prefer that style throughout their lives. Ask your principal to purchase blank audiotapes so that you can record books for your students.