Creating a school-wide focus for literacy is an important step in improving the literacy of all students even though it's also a crucial measure in improving boys' literacy. The Ontario Ministry of Education document Me Read? And How! outlines ideas for how this can be accomplished, including possible pitfalls or areas to consider for maximum ...

This reading strategy is focused on technology and the Internet to engage boys in reading. Students are quite engaged in the learning when technology is involved in the learning. There are numerous tools to use in the classroom that are quite engaging. . . . → Read More: Boys’ Reading Strategy 9 – Get the Net

The 8th reading strategy contained in Me Read? And How! Ontario Ministry of Education document focuses on making the learning real, so students are engaged in a real-life learning situation. By having students engage in real projects that have a purpose in the world, they are engaged in the project and are reading without really even thinking ...

The ''Reading Between the Lines'' reading strategy is about encouraging students to think critically. Through being engaged in evaluating and analysing world issues, boys will be more interested because they are interested in meaningful, real-life topics that matter. . . . → Read More: Boys’ Reading Strategy 7 – Read Between the Lines

This article is the seventh in a series that summarizes and reflects upon the Ontario Ministry of Education 2009 document Me Read? And How! The first strategy advocated for improving boys’ literacy: Have the right stuff In choosing appropriate reading materials for boys, non-traditional . . . → Read More: Boys’ Reading Strategy 1 – Have the ...

Finding positive male role models who enjoy reading is another reading strategy that is often forgotten in the middle of teaching decoding and specific textual reading strategies; however, it is quite important to show boys that men read and many even enjoy it! . . . → Read More: Find Postive Role Models

Let Them Talk! is a reading strategy that is not valued and embraced as readily as it should be because it is more difficult to manage and control in the classroom. Because boys need to talk about their reading to increase engagement and to increase comprehension, teacher's need to actively include this strategy of getting students to talk with ...

Let Them Talk! is a reading strategy that is not valued and embraced as readily as it should be because it is more difficult to manage and control in the classroom. Because boys need to talk about their reading to increase engagement and to increase comprehension, teacher's need to actively include this strategy of getting students to talk with ...

The 4th boys' literacy recommendation of the Ontario Ministry of Education's document Me Read? And How! is to embrace the Arts while improving reading and writing skills. Students will be more fully engaged if there are activities that involve movement (kinesthetic) and visually creating (tactile). . . . → Read More: Boys’ Literacy Strategy 4 – ...

Teaching with Purpose is the 3rd boys' reading strategy recommendation outlined by the Me Read? And How! document that was released in 2009 by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Using specific teaching strategies and differentiated instruction constitute good teaching in any classroom. . . . → Read More: Boys’ Literacy Strategy 3