A modification of the NIM (Neurological Impress Method, in which the reading disabled student sees, hears, and pronounces the words simultaneously) is described. The modification is explained to allow students to deal with more interesting materials. (CL)

Looks at computer uses appropriate for the elementary reading classroom, considers techniques for evaluating computer materials, and suggests references and resources for additional information. (FL)

Describes an approach to teaching outlining skills, which stresses the dynamic interaction between reader and text. Recommends that the goal of improving student reading can be accomplished by a sequence of lessons in which students read and make personal outlines, and then move to group discussions to prepare composite outlines. (DMM)

Twenty games to help elementary school students improve their reading comprehension are described. Ideas involve "scrambled" words, hidden clues, and pantomime. (CJ)

Describes an inductive categorization strategy for helping children develop word recognition ability. Closes with theoretical and interpretive comments that support the use of the word sort teaching strategy. (FL)

Laments the past misuse and misunderstanding of phonics. Introduces the term "new phonics" to describe the sophisticated, research-based phonics being used in the basal reading scheme, "Language in Action." (JL)

Reviews materials that teachers and students can use to help build knowledge of topics and word meanings that are essential to reading comprehension. (FL)

Offers guidelines for secondary school administrators who need to evaluate reading instruction or to choose among alternative reading programs. (Author/WD)

Describes a technique for assessing children's free recall that is simple and quick and also provides important information for the teacher. (FL)

Argues that basing comprehension questions on story grammar will help students develop story schema. (FL)

Reviews instructional materials and teaching guides for reading and comprehension. (HTH)

The role of home economics in the education of handicapped children is examined, and the importance of incorporating language and reading instruction in home economics activities is emphasized. The use of photographs and videotapes in teaching manipulative skills is described. (CL)

Answers eight questions concerning the teaching of reading to handicapped children. Includes background information on Public Law 94-142, discussions of mainstreaming and "least restrictive alternatives," and suggestions about instructional practices for use with the handicapped learner. (MKM)

Contends that the cloze procedure is an effective technique for use in teaching specific reading skills as well as a test of rate and comprehension. (FL)