Ask your student what he is interested in and give him books that match his interests. Suggest various topics like athletics, American history, mystery and pirate adventures. If he is still not interested in traditional books, offer alternatives such as magazines and graphic- or comic books. Piquing a student's curiosity is the first step toward making that child enjoy reading.
Praise her on her progress. Your student may feel overwhelmed and disappointed in herself. Build her self-confidence by telling her she is doing an excellent job or by stating you are proud of how much she has improved.
Take turns reading a story together. Receiving one-on-one attention may cause the child to find pleasure in reading. It only takes one good book to hook a student.
Take an interest in what she's reading. Ask her if anything exciting or sad happened in her book. Pay attention to what she says and get her to expand upon the things she likes and dislikes about the story.
Make reading time an experience. Create a read with flashlights day or allow the student to earn reading time in the corner on a bean bag. Another option is to invest in an electronic reader or a computer with age-appropriate reading material. Fill the reader with magazines, comic books and traditional books. Subscribe to online magazines and bookmark websites where your student can find books to read online. When the student is ready to read, give him the device.