Outlines the steps in presenting a "book talk." Argues that it can be an effective way to broaden children's awareness of literature while developing their verbal skills. (FL)

Outlines the characteristics of a good mystery and then suggests titles that would be of interest to young readers. (FL)

The author describes how she capitalizes on her kindergarteners' interest in favorite stories, by creating classroom games and interdisciplinary concept learning activities out of these tales. She illustrates the technique with 10 sample stories. (SJL)

A variety of dynamic television related classroom activities involving reading, writing, and arithmetic skills encourage a broader use of thinking skills. Such activities support instructional goals set for students and promote television literacy. (CJ)

Discusses a number of devices for motivating students to read both in and out of the classroom. (DD)

Suggests using children's classics to promote interest in reading and lists several favorites in the categories of adventure, humor and fantasy, stories of family life, and historical fiction and history. (MKM)

Presents a reading package which includes steps to motivate wider reading interests, a list of best new books, and guidelines for organizing a school bookstore. (RH)

Describes how "book talks" may be used to stimulate children's reading, provides a sample book talk, and lists sample book talk themes and titles. (DD)

The Joker's Wild Game is a form of evaluation that is enjoyable and also allows for student participation. (JH)

Trends in foreign children's books observed at International Bologna Book Fair (1984/85) indicate that publishers in Europe (The Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, England, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Yugoslavia) and Japan sell most children's books to general public and respond more directly to readers' interests…

Provides an analysis of what adolescents like to read and how teachers can motivate them to read. Presents a list of recommended books for young adults. (RL)

A summary of research on young adult literature, including reading interest surveys, studies on the developmental stages of adolescents, analyses of characterizations in young adult novels, and approaches for using this literature in the classroom. Provides a bibliography of resources about adolescent/young adult literature. (RL)

Describes the techniques, including the use of a peer tutor and the language experience approach, that helped a 16-year-old nonreader learn to read. (MKM)

Describes how paperback books can be used to motivate children to read and to appreciate literature. Provides a suggested booklist. (MKM)

Describes a reading scheme involving classroom use of books the children chose themselves. (HOD)