The following methods can be used to cultivate the reading ability of middle school students: 1. Rich reading materials: The content of middle school students should be rich, including novels, poems, essays, history, science, etc., so that they can come into contact with different types of texts to cultivate their interest in reading. 2. Regular reading: Arrange for students to read a certain number of literary works regularly can help students develop the habit of reading and also allow them to better understand the meaning of literary works. 3. Pay attention to reading guidance: During the reading process, students can be guided to understand the content of the article, analyze the structure of the article, and improve their reading ability. 4. To encourage reading and thinking: In the process of reading, students can be encouraged to think about the theme, characters, plot, etc. in the process of reading, so as to improve their reading ability. Pay attention to the reading effect: After reading, you can ask the students to summarize the article, analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the article, and summarize the reading experience to help them better understand the article and improve their reading ability.