Our engagement methods for inculcating leisure reading habits are based
on scientific research. They involve the following activities:
i. Online Mentoring sessions – Mentors discuss the book that the child
is
currently reading. They help the child in understanding the plot, build
excitement around the story, discuss highlights of the book, teach the
meaning of new words and explain difficult parts in the book. They also
discuss the next book in the module and build an an anticipation for the
book by describing the broad plot and what parts the child should watch
out for. Online mentoring sessions are conducted in group so that the
child feels the excitement of participating with other kids with similar
reading levels.
ii. Write reviews; Children are guided on writing reviews for the books.
The reviews help them express themselves and help in developing the
confidence to voice their opinions.
iii. Leaderboards: Mentors will rate the child at every level based on
level of participation in mentoring discussions and quality of reviews.
The child can compare his ratings with that of peers. It has been proved
scientifically that a load of encouragement with a dose of competition
will motivate the child for keeping up with her reading.