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Personal connections aid in understanding a story, whether your child is the reader or the writer (a composer like these two fellows in the picture to the right). I encourage families to find great books that connect to your child's a passion so they will show more interest in reading. I know you've heard that from me before but it is worth repeating.
When a reader makes personal connections to text, he then becomes part of the story, adding his or her own memories, ideas, experiences to that of the author. He moves from reading on the surface into deeper connection and the understanding (what teachers call "comprehension") goes through the roof.
So How Do You Get Your Kids to Respond That Way To Reading?
Good authors like Willie Morris (author of My Dog Skip) give us a large hook to connect with. Nearly everyone has experienced a pet and/or the loss of that friend sometime in our lives like he tells about in his book. If your young person is more into baseball, skateboarding or jazz, try Under the Baseball Moon by John H. Ritter. Have a youngster who likes history? A Wish After Midnight is a combo historical fiction and time travel adventure that will hold them til the very end. Relationships and self-image important? Try Nothing But The Truth by Avi. If you want to share an adult book with your teen, feel free. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba is an incredible real life story of inspiration. Sharing books you are enjoying (as long as you are comfortable with the content) is a terrific way to connect. The key is that
if we are going to expect our young people to be readers in the midst of all the possible distractions in this modern world, then we must give them an authentic, meaningful-to-them reason to do so.
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