Teacher Joyce Kite and her grade 11 and 12 students from Martingrove Collegiate Institute in Toronto recently conducted a Boys’ Literacy survey in their school so that they could share their results with teachers attending a Toronto District School Board Boys’ Literacy Conference.

Study the powerpoint with your intermediate and senior students. 

Are there any surprises in the data? 

What are some of the main differences between boys’ and girls’ reading habits and preferences?

Does the data reflect how you feel about reading?