According to research, less than half of students complete assigned readings. So, how do you get your students to complete the reading so they are better prepared to complete assignments, to participate in discussions, and are just more engaged with the content?

Today, we’ll talk about how changing the term “reading assignment” to a “task” can give students more agency and break down the wall of resisting reading. We’ll talk about different strategies to encourage active reading and to help strengthen student reading techniques. And lastly, we’ll cover reading assignments that help students discover how much more they learn when they actually do the reading. 

Recommended Resources:

• 20-Mintue Mentor: How Do I Get Students to Complete Reading Assignments?
• 20-Minute Mentor: What Interventions Help Students Master Deep Reading and Engage with Assignments?
• 20-Minute Mentor: How Do I Get Students to Read Their Assignments Before Class?