1. Boys and Books

2. Why Boys Read Utility: “1st reason” Boys read for a sense of agency.
They want to learn about the real
world to understand it better.

3. Why Boys Read Action: “2nd reason” Boys get bored and impatient.
They do not like books that take to long to get off the ground, or stories that teach a lesson.
They may be too young to understand the lesson.
“2nd reason”

4. Why Boys Read Interest: “3rd reason”
Teacher and parents need to pay close attention to their interest if they want boys to read.
Boys interest should be taken seriously and not considered trash.

5. Why Boys Read Gross Things: “4th reason”
Boys tend to be obsessed with gross humor.
Read or introduce boys to books that talk about boogers and farts.

6. Books boys Like to Read Utility Books:
National Wildlife Federations Magazines
(Ranger Rick & Your Big Backyard)
Boys Life
(Scouting magazine – this will even appeal to boys
that are not part of the scouting organization)
Great American Warriors
The Great Houdini
Babe Ruth
Genius Book of World Records

7. Books boys Like to Read Action Books: Captain Underpants
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Take me out of the Bathtub
Roald Dahl books
Flat Stanley
Hatchet
The River
The Redwall Series
The Lord of the Flies
Holes
No, David
Graphic Novels

8. Books boys Like to Read Books about their interest:
Mike Lupica Books (sporting books about kids)
Heart of a Champion
Wednesday Wars
Video Gaming Books
Comic Books
Magazines

9. Books boys Like to Read Gross Books:
The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty
Walter the Farting Dog
Parts
Dirty Berty
Oh, Yuck!

10. Activities to Encourage
Boys to Read
Recommending banned books
Allowing boys to be active while you read
Using Puzzles and games
Use comic books to teach writing
Construct a sports bulletin board
Story time during lunch
Read gross humor books to boys

11. Putting It All Together
Standard 1 – Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the work place; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
Standard 6 – Students apply knowledge structure, language conventions (spelling and punctuation) media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts
Standard 11 – Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
Create a comparison poster board.
Construct a sports bulletin board.
Research and compare different sports
figures.
Write a research paper comparing two
different sports figures.
Students will present their research to
the class.
Resources:
Internet access
Library
Sporting books in the classroom
Magazines
Newspapers
Targeted Age: 5th graders and above
Lesson Length: 8 sessions of 60 minutes

12. Putting It All Together
Procedures:
Students will pick two different sports figures to research, compare and write a report on.
2. Students will research through books, magazines, newspapers and the internet.
3. Students will create a poster board with both sports figures and compare the differences.
Students will present their poster boards to the class and share the differences of their two sports figures.
5. Students will work together to create a sports bulletin board with information on the different sports figures being researched.
6. Students will write a report on their two different sports figures.

13. Putting It All Together
Assessment:
Poster Board Rubric
Total Points:______________
Excellent
4 points
Good
3 points
Average
2 points
Messy
1 point
No attempt made
0 points
Title
Name
Pictures of both sports figures
Interesting facts of both people.
One picture hand drawn
Neatness and appearance

14. Putting It All Together
Assessment:
Bulletin Board Rubric
Total Points:______________
Excellent
4 points
Good
3 points
Average
2 points
Messy
1 point
No attempt made
0 points
Added at least one of your sports figures
Added at least four facts of information
Added one interesting fact
Participated in helping create the bulletin, title, names, etc.
Worked well with others. Was a team player.

15. Putting It All Together
Assessment:
Presentation Rubric
Total Points:______________
Excellent
4 points
Good
3 points
Some Mistakes
2 points
Many Mistakes
1 points
No attempt made
0 points
Use volume, phrasing, timing, and gestures appropriately to enhance meaning.
Emphasize points in ways that help the listener or viewer follow important ideas and concepts.
Knew the facts of the report well.
Eye contact – looked at audience.
Used a visual with the presentation.

16. Resources: