Content area reading proves to be the most difficult of all. If you give students a choice between reading their social studies textbook information on the Revolutionary War and historical fiction material Johnny Tremain they will choose the latter most times. Most students do not want to read in content areas because they think that is hard to do. Who wants to do something that is difficult and not easily accomplished? Steve Peha provides some insight as to how to get started working with students in reading successfully in content areas. Here is a link to an article that will get you thinking!
Teaching That Make Sense- Switching Gears
