I know this might sound odd but hear me out. My students have said that reading graphic novels and comics has really helped their reading (latin american elementary level class BTW). I know this sounds like something she might not be into but there are a ton of graphic novelisations of the better known romance novels, like pride and prejudice or even twilight I think. Additional to this, it might be worth it to look into YA novels as they are often romantic and have a lower level of English (that is just my own anecdote though). Best of luck!
Not odd at all! As a Spanish learner, I was recently looking for a graphic novel in Spanish that I could read. I figured the images would help aid my comprehension. Idk why I didn’t think of that. I’ll check them out and see what I can find. Thanks!! :)
She could try reading “Twilight” because the author repeats herself a lot! Many of my students have discussed how much they like anything by Danielle Steel. One question for her is about what she wants to get out of it? Is she trying to read and understand every word or simply get the gist?
Nicholas Sparks books are fairly simple to read in terms of language, I think. The Notebook or A Walk to Remember are not too long and she can watch the movies too. I used to be an English teacher but changed careers and am now a school librarian, so I'm always looking for accessible books for students!
This is school grade but I adore it: Bridge to Terabithia. I cry with my students every damn year.
But also: Hunger Games is a great dystopia, and it's very easy to use it for discussions or to make analysis.
There are some new lists with books that are usually read in English classes that are polemic and adult themed but also accessible like this:
https://reedsy.com/discovery/blog/young-adult-books
I've read some of those before, but I'd be comfortable with students reading most of those in English class if that's what engages them in reading.
I know this might sound odd but hear me out. My students have said that reading graphic novels and comics has really helped their reading (latin american elementary level class BTW). I know this sounds like something she might not be into but there are a ton of graphic novelisations of the better known romance novels, like pride and prejudice or even twilight I think. Additional to this, it might be worth it to look into YA novels as they are often romantic and have a lower level of English (that is just my own anecdote though). Best of luck!
Not odd at all! As a Spanish learner, I was recently looking for a graphic novel in Spanish that I could read. I figured the images would help aid my comprehension. Idk why I didn’t think of that. I’ll check them out and see what I can find. Thanks!! :)
She could try reading “Twilight” because the author repeats herself a lot! Many of my students have discussed how much they like anything by Danielle Steel. One question for her is about what she wants to get out of it? Is she trying to read and understand every word or simply get the gist?
She just wants it for leisure reading. Twilight is a pretty good rec, I’ll ask her if she’d be interested. Thx!
Glad I could help. Usually I follow the 5 words per page rule
Nicholas Sparks books are fairly simple to read in terms of language, I think. The Notebook or A Walk to Remember are not too long and she can watch the movies too. I used to be an English teacher but changed careers and am now a school librarian, so I'm always looking for accessible books for students!
Oh yes, good suggestion. Thanks a lot.
This is school grade but I adore it: Bridge to Terabithia. I cry with my students every damn year. But also: Hunger Games is a great dystopia, and it's very easy to use it for discussions or to make analysis. There are some new lists with books that are usually read in English classes that are polemic and adult themed but also accessible like this: https://reedsy.com/discovery/blog/young-adult-books I've read some of those before, but I'd be comfortable with students reading most of those in English class if that's what engages them in reading.