It's really very simple: read to them and have them read.
Don't fall into the trap of loading them up on 'mind candy' with the excuse of 'at least they are reading'.
Reading should stretch them just a bit, not just make them comfortable.
If they are reading (or you are reading to them), they should encounter some words they don't know. When they do, they should look up the definition.
With that being said, here are some books that are not hard to read, but include some vocabulary stretching words.
The first one, For Two, is a shameless plug for a book written by my 18 year old son. This book is appropriate for students as young as fifth grade, but even adults will find some vocabulary building words (raising my hand, here).
Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold is for high school students and above. It is classified as sci-fi romance. Again, there are some good vocabulary words, but not so many as to slow down the reading process.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a favorite of mine full of swashbuckling and adventure. I have taught this in a co-op class and the students loved it. It is part of a series, so don't stop at just this book.
The Last of the Mohicans by James Fennimore Cooper, is an historical fiction adventure. Another great story that will painlessly enhance the readers' vocabulary.
There are many lists of classics to read and I trust you can use google to find those lists. I have tried to list books here that will appeal to both males and females, but are often overlooked.
Read to your children daily.
Require your students to read daily.
What books do you recommend?
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Thanks for the book recommendations, especially the first one. Way to go, Jesse!
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