1.1. Teacher training on reading approaches for struggling readers is important. (Moreau,2014)
1.2. Teacher skill in understanding reading instruction, adolescent development, and reading motivation is important.(Fisher, 2008)
1.3. Teachers use best practices when teaching reading, which impacts struggling readers. (Allington and Baker, 2007)
2. Student Motivation and Environment
2.1. Environment: Students socioeconomic backgrounds, family make-up, the classrooms they are places in impact a students ability to read and the money that government funds goes towards reading. (National Literature Trust, 2011; Long 2011)
2.2. Motivation: Personal connection, the desire to become a more proficient reader all play a large role in a students motivation in reading. The lack of motivation can keep students from become more productive readers. (Comber, 2014; Quirk and Schwanenflugel, 2004
3. Reading Approaches
3.1. Reading Reform: Reform to the expectation in schools must change. (Wamba, 2010)
3.2. Using online reading resources, online strategies for small and large groups, e-books, and blogs are few ways that can engage struggling readers and help motivate them. (Henry and Castek, 2012; Slavin, Lake, and Madden, 2009; Dwyer, 2013; Anderson and Balajthy, 2009; Grisham and Wosley, 2008; MacArthur, 2009; Anderson
3.3. Adult tutoring with online programs also is proven to be beneficial for struggling readers. (Allington and Baker, 2007; Madden and Slavin, 2017)
