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The Clip Sheet: Clues to Good Mystery Books for Young Readers.
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Spiegel, Dixie Lee – Reading Teacher, 1982
Outlines the characteristics of a good mystery and then suggests titles that would be of interest to young readers. (FL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Fiction
Three Dozen Useful Information Sources on Reading for the Gifted.
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Lukasevich, Ann – Reading Teacher, 1983
Annotates journal articles, ERIC documents, and books that provide ideas and activities for classroom teachers and supervisors who want to improve reading instruction for gifted students. (FL)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
ERIC/RCS: The Careful Use of Comic Books.
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Koenke, Karl – Reading Teacher, 1981
Reviews ERIC documents concerned with the use of comic books in the classroom. (FL)
Descriptors: Comics (Publications), Elementary Education, Readability, Reading Instruction
The Clip Sheet: Adventures in Reading and Writing.
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Cunningham, Pat – Reading Teacher, 1983
Reviews the Choose Your Own Adventure series designed by Bantam Books to engage children in reading and writing that is exciting and unusual. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Motivation Techniques, Reading Instruction
Inquiry Reading for the Gifted.
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Cassidy, Jack – Reading Teacher, 1981
Describes a method by which gifted and able students can conduct research on a topic of interest to them in order to develop their reading and writing skills in a meaningful context. (FL)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Education, Inquiry, Library Skills
The Clip Sheet: Why Should I Read?
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Cunningham, 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
Commentary: Developing Literacy through Literature.
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Sloan, Glenna Davis – Reading Teacher, 1980
Recommends using literature to increase elementary school children's interest in reading and to provide them with forms and patterns for writing. (FL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Literacy, Literature Appreciation
Motivational Strategies for Reading Independently.
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Richardson, Sharon N. – Reading Teacher, 1983
The importance of independent reading is advocated for success both in school and out of school. The following four strategies are presented to stimulate children's interest in reading and to assist the teacher in providing an environment in which independent reading becomes a student practice: (1) provide opportunities for students to see, hear,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Independent Reading, Motivation Techniques
Developing Positive Reading Attitudes.
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Fredericks, 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
Reinforcing Remedial Readers through Art Activities.
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Jansson, Deborah R.; Schillereff, Theresa A. – Reading Teacher, 1980
Shows how child-centered activities, such as art, can spark reading interest with remedial readers. (Author/RL)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Sustained Silent Reading--A Time for Teachers.
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Gambrell, Linda – Reading Teacher, 1981
Discusses books chosen by teachers to read themselves during sustained silent reading. Selections are arranged under the following headings: professional books, activities books, and children's literature. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Motivation Techniques, Reading Instruction
Books to Lead the Non-English Speaking Elementary Student into Literacy.
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Allen, Virginia Garibaldi – Reading Teacher, 1979
Suggests that giving non-English speaking children positive experiences with literature may help them want to learn to read. Includes an annotated bibliography. (MKM)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
A Reading Celebration from K to 8.
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Manley, Mary Ann; Simon, Alan E. – Reading Teacher, 1980
Describes a school district's efforts to make teachers, parents, and students more aware of the importance and fun of reading. (RL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Family Involvement, Group Activities, Integrated Activities
Interchange.
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Reading 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