Engage Struggling Readers with Hi-Lo Books in the ABC Reading Eggs Library

What is a Hi-Lo book?

Hi-Lo (high-interest, lower reading level) books play a crucial role in supporting struggling readers.

With illustrations, graphics and themes to capture the interest of older readers, coupled with straightforward text, these books offer engaging and age-appropriate content while catering to those who find reading difficult or are reluctant to read.

Research shows that Hi-Lo books not only motivate struggling students to keep reading but also contribute to boosting their confidence and sense of accomplishment.[i]

Why do some students struggle with reading?

Numerous factors, such as a short attention span, hyperactivity, reluctance, low self-esteem, language barriers for EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners, gaps in phonic knowledge, dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome (a perceptual processing disorder), can contribute to reading difficulties.

Acknowledging and understanding these obstacles is crucial for educators to tailor their teaching to support these diverse challenges.

Hi-Lo books, with engaging narratives at accessible reading levels, play a vital role in breaking down these barriers.

How teachers can use Hi-Lo books in the ABC Reading Eggs Library for struggling readers

The ABC Reading Eggs Library offers 18 Hi-Lo book series specifically designed to support struggling readers.

These books feature captivating graphics and content to keep older students engaged, while the simple text, vocabulary and comprehension build crucial reading confidence.

Within ABC Reading Eggs, teachers can explore, generate and share Hi-Lo book collections tailored to individual students' needs and interests.

Each Hi-Lo reader within the ABC Reading Eggs Library includes an end-of-book quiz and the chance to earn trading cards and other rewards upon completion.

These books not only offer rich content but also come with supplementary resources for guided reading sessions, along with accompanying worksheets.

Explore Hi-Lo book series available in the ABC Reading Eggs Library

Dive into the world of Hi-Lo books with 18 series in the ABC Reading Eggs Library that blend humour and high-interest themes, including a series with dyslexia-friendly features.

Discover series such as:

Boffin Boy: Comic-style page turners with clear fonts, lower case text, speech bubbles, age-appropriate illustrations and plenty of humour.

Rex Jones: Action-packed stories featuring a hero overcoming obstacles and saving the day.

Musical Theatre: Explore the world of musical theatre, dance, drama, singing and performance!

Goal!: Ideal for students struggling to develop the basics of reading covering a wide range of football-related topics.

Gigglers: Funny, short and easy-to-read stories to motivate even the most reluctant of readers!

Sparklers: High-interest, well-written and often quirky stories of people in unusual situations set within short, manageable chapters.

Really Readable: Following the recommendations of the British Dyslexia Association, these Hi-Lo books feature off-white backgrounds, increased font size and spacing, with pictures and words clearly demarcated from each other.

Build confident readers with Hi-Lo books in the ABC Reading Eggs Library

Beyond traditional books, Hi-Lo readers are a powerful tool to tackle diverse reading challenges.

With engaging, age-appropriate content across varied reading levels, these books strike a delicate balance between challenge and accessibility.

Embrace the transformative potential of Hi-Lo books today and captivate even the most hesitant of readers!

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[i]Swaggerty, E. A. (2015). Selecting engaging texts for upper elementary students who avoid reading or find reading difficult. In Children’s literature in the reading program: Engaging young readers in the 21st century (Vol. 150), pp. 150–166.