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WorksheetsMotivating Struggling Readers
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is intrinsic motivation for reading in children?
Children are driven to read by grades and prize.
Children are driven to read by personal joy and satisfaction
Children are driven to read by peer pressure
Children driven to read by parental expectations
Which of the following is NOT an example of extrinsic motivation for reading in children?
‘’I read because if I don’t, I won’t get a good grade.’’
‘’I read because if I don’t do it, I’ll be in trouble.’’
’’I read because if I don’t, I won’t improve my reading skills."
‘’I read because my teacher said that I have to.’’
Why are struggling readers less intrinsically motivated to read?
Because they have too many external rewards
Because they have access to a variety of reading materials
Because they receive praise for their efforts
Because they lack confidence in their reading abilities
Which of the following is true of children who are intrinsically motivated to read?
They are more likely to engage in reading in their free time.
They are less likely to engage in reading in their free time.
They are more likely to achieve reading success.
They are less likely to achieve reading success.
What are some ways in which a teacher can learn about a young reader’s motivation to read?
Through direct observation.
Through conversation with young readers.
Through a reading motivation questionnaire.
All the above
How can teachers foster reading motivation in struggling readers?
By limiting book choices during independent reading time
By providing books that are irrelevant to the child's interests
By incorporating hands-on experiences unrelated to book themes
By allowing students to choose their own books and offering culturally relevant texts
By choosing books with controlled vocabulary and with plots that are age appropriate
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for increasing self-efficacy in struggling readers?
Providing specific feedback.
Evaluating only based on reading accuracy.
Providing books slightly above the level of the students so they experience reading success.
Providing books below the level of the students so they experience reading success.
Which of the following is NOT a "Quick and Easy Tip" for fostering reading motivation?
The teacher shares their love for reading with students.
The teacher has a book collection in the classroom that revolves around a single topic.
The teacher makes available reading games such as Sight Word Bingo and Rhyme Search.
Teacher mentions the importance of reading at different intervals during the school day.
Teachers may honour books in the classroom to increase the motivation of struggling readers. Which of the following are examples for honouring books?
Making all books seem ordinary and common.
Increasing the relevance and interest of certain books.
Limiting access to books.
Encouraging students to bring their favourite books from home.
How does providing specific feedback contribute to increasing struggling readers' self-efficacy?
By focusing on their errors and making them feel incompetent.
By offering generic praise to which they cannot relate.
By acknowledging their efforts and linking their behaviour to task completion.
By disregarding errors in their reading performance.
Why is evaluating struggling readers based on both reading accuracy and effort level beneficial?
Because it puts unnecessary pressure on them
Because it highlights their weaknesses
Because it emphasizes their strengths and effort
Because it discourages them from trying harder
Inviting a local author into the classroom can have a positive impact on a struggling readers' motivation to read. Which of the following does NOT apply to the scenario?
The teacher can generate excitement by having the author as a guest.
The children can be inspired by the author’s own struggles and experiences with books.
The teacher can ask the students to prepare and ask the author a question about the book they read.
The teacher can ask the student to refrain from participating in the discussion with the author.
In what ways might discussing books in small and large groups challenge struggling readers' perceptions of reading?
By providing them with a platform to share their unique perspectives and insights.
By exposing them to diverse viewpoints and interpretations of the text.
By reinforcing their existing beliefs and opinions about reading.
By discouraging them from actively participating in group discussions.
How do reading games involving social interaction potentially influence struggling readers' engagement with reading?
By inhibiting a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among peers
By providing opportunities for them to practice essential reading skills in a fun and interactive way
By reinforcing their feelings of isolation and inadequacy in reading
By discouraging them from taking risks or trying new strategies in reading
