| “Now Johnny CAN Learn to Read” is a short, easy-to-read book for anyone interested in helping others learn to read. The first chapter, “Johnny’s Story” is the story of learning to read from a child’s viewpoint. The next chapter, “Johnny’s Mother’s Story,” gives the parents’ viewpoint. The chapter called “A Reading Specialist’s Story” tells of the successes which reading specialists experience by giving children support as they learn to read. Reading this first part of the book is important for understanding how to make reading a socially stimulating, successful activity.The second part of the book tells how to use Five Success Reading Strategies, which will motivate students to become actively involved in the reading process. There are true case histories describing changes made by students who have used these strategies at school and in the home.The author was inspired to write this book by many parents and teachers who saw positive changes in their students after using the strategies. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or volunteer, you can witness new beginnings for the students you want to help. Through this process, it is hoped that your Johnny or Jane will become a lifelong reader. |