Marson has found that small-group sharing works too. And there are other motivators. Marson says proudly. Of course, many students are motivated to read. They would read if there was no FVR, no book talk, no 400 Club.
Some students even benefit from providing suggestions for appropriate reading.
One must be ever-mindful of the fact that poor readers need more help than others in selecting interesting and easy books to read on their own, says Marson in The California Reader. Reading unsuccessfully for 20 or 30 minutes can serve to demotivate a student quickly. It can be a beneficial addition to a strong instructional reading program. Twenty-three parents responded to two survey questions. The kids responded positively.