Literature can be used effectively in working with remedial readers to develop their vocabulary and comprehension skills. Three areas need to be addressed when working with remedial readers: (1) the concept of "reading" is usually underdeveloped with remedial students; (2) many remedial students have lowered self-concepts; and (3) many remedial readers do not have a wide range of reading interests. When working with remedial readers, negative attitudes toward reading may be turned around simply by adjusting the curriculum which is presented to them and taking into account the psychological needs of the students. To do this, teachers can take the first step by administering an interest inventory to remedial students. After the administration of the interest inventory, the teacher should then categorize the students' responses and compile a list of books that could be used in the classroom to accommodate students' interests. To develop vocabulary skills, students can illustrate the meanings of new words, or play matching games on classroom bulletin boards. For comprehension, students can write endings for stories they are reading, engage in cloze activities, or play games that require them to answer questions concerning the plot of a story. By incorporating literature into the remedial curriculum and focusing on books which include topics of interest to students, the teacher can enhance the students' sense of control over the reading situation. (A sample reading interest inventory is included.) (MM)