The document discusses strategies for motivating and engaging adolescent students in reading. It notes that many students lack intrinsic motivation to read and presents research showing low reading engagement among US students. The importance of reading engagement for achievement is described. Several theories for improving motivation are explored, including appealing to students' innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence and relatedness. Specific practices are suggested focused on meaning, choice, social aspects, self-efficacy and interest to develop mastery goals and intrinsic motivation for reading.