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- Distractions are a major problem in some homes—too many TV 's, DVD's, phones, video games;,or just the general state of chaos in the home or school;
- For others there's a lack of print—no newspapers, magazines, or books to read. This is most true in poverty situations;
- For some folks it's a lack of time—working too many hours, raising too many kids, rushing to too many games or malls, or too much homework;
- For some people it's a case of not being able to read easily; they're plagued by learning disabilities or decoding woes;
- Other people are surrounded by family or peers who have negative attitudes toward school and reading. "Hey! Nicky -- get your head out of the book and get in here and watch TV with us! Who you tryin' to impress with the readin'?"
- And finally there can be a lack of quiet space; they're surrounded by too much noise at home or too many tests and demands in the classroom.
| Author's note: I am embarrassed to write that, due to my own ignorance, the above information is not included in any of the editions of The Read-Aloud Handbook. Only in 2007, while surfing the Web for another item, did I discover Wilbur Schramm's theory. One of the blessings of the Web is that it allows authors and educators to add to their original manuscripts and at least partially correct their mistakes. Thus it's here. |
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