Make a small invitation
Set aside a manageable reading moment: a page, a short passage or a few minutes together. A comfortable place and a book within reach can be enough. Let the routine fit the day rather than making it another large task.
Offer a real choice
Put out two or three suitable texts and invite the reader to choose. A familiar story, an informational passage or a comic can each give you something to discuss. Ask what drew them to their choice.
Read together when helpful
Take turns reading, read aloud while the learner follows, or pause to look at an illustration. If a word interrupts the flow, help with it and return to the meaning of the passage. Adapt the activity to the learner rather than insisting on one format.
Make conversation part of reading
Ask one open question: “Which part stayed with you?” or “What do you think might happen next?” Give the reader time to answer. The conversation does not need to become a test after every page.
Leave a simple next step
Choose where to begin next time and put a bookmark there. If today’s choice did not hold their interest, pick something different tomorrow. Keep a short list of books or topics they would like to explore.
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