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| Reading Teacher | 8 |
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| Arthur, Sharon V. | 1 |
| Burgess, Jacqueline | 1 |
| Cunningham, Pat | 1 |
| Fredericks, Anthony D. | 1 |
| Martin, Charles E. | 1 |
| Melvin, Mary P. | 1 |
| Vancil, Marybelle | 1 |
| Vawter, Jacquelyn M. | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 8 |
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 8 |
| Teachers | 2 |
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Peer reviewedVawter, Jacquelyn M.; Vancil, Marybelle – Reading Teacher, 1980
Defines self-directive dramatization as activities in which children direct themselves in acting out characters in stories they have read and suggests that such activities can influence children's self-concepts and their attitudes toward reading. (FL)
Descriptors: Dramatics, Learning Activities, Reading Attitudes, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedBurgess, Jacqueline – Reading Teacher, 1985
Describes a behavior modification program aimed at encouraging students to increase the frequency of leisure reading done at home. (EL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Attitudes, Reading Habits, Reading Improvement
Peer reviewedMelvin, Mary P. – Reading Teacher, 1986
Suggest that teachers start the school year,each school day, and each daily reading lesson with reading activities designed to motivate student interest in reading. Offers ideas for use at each of these times. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Reading Attitudes, Reading Improvement
Peer reviewedArthur, Sharon V. – Reading Teacher, 1982
Discusses several ways teachers can use picture books for teaching prereading and reading skills. Reviews several such books. (FL)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Learning Activities, Picture Books, Prereading Experience
Peer reviewedMartin, Charles E.; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1982
Proposes five "creative comprehension" strategies designed to challenge both gifted as well as average students. (FL)
Descriptors: Creative Dramatics, Creativity, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedCunningham, Pat – Reading Teacher, 1983
Lists reading materials that can help students learn more about topics in which they are interested, learn to do new things, and entertain themselves. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Attitudes, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedFredericks, Anthony D. – Reading Teacher, 1982
Offers eight activities designed to promote positive reading attitudes in elementary school students. (FL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Reading Achievement
Peer reviewedReading Teacher, 1983
Six contributors suggest ways to (1) improve handwriting, (2) help children choose reading materials, (3) develop sight vocabulary, (4) use phonics with ESL learners, (5) use Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading, and (6) teach reading comprehension. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Learning Activities, Phonics
