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Peer reviewedJournal of Reading, 1980
Contributors propose five ways for students to improve their reading: combining television newscasts and note taking, determining the main ideas of pictures, using multicultural materials, developing vocabulary through color word contests, and finishing reading what a teacher has started. Also discussed is informal research indicating that…
Descriptors: Color, Elementary Secondary Education, Multicultural Education, Pictorial Stimuli
Peer reviewedWilton, Shirley M. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Explains ways that juvenile science fiction has changed and improved during the last decade. Includes a bibliography of titles popular with children and adolescents. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Bibliographies, Children
Peer reviewedGallagher, Arlene F., Ed. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1993
Presents an annotated bibliography of 19 recently published books on the topic of moving that are recommended for elementary children. Categorizes the books into three grade groups: primary, intermediate, and advanced. Provides a list of all books with publisher and publication date included. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textDavis, Robin Works – 1997
The objectives of this "reading club" manual are to encourage reading; to provide a handbook for library staff and volunteers to use as a whole or in parts to complete their reading programs; and to aid librarians in helping participants in the reading club experience a feeling of accomplishment by providing ideas that are fun for…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Learning Activities, Library Services
Sanacore, Joseph – 1990
Educators must accept the challenge of encouraging the lifetime reading habit in school. Students who are surrounded with books, newspapers, magazines, and other materials will be tempted to browse and to read from these sources. When selecting materials for the classroom, educators should work closely with the library media specialist who is…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Attitudes
Thomas, Carol H., Ed. – 1984
Intended for public and school librarians, teachers and other school personnel, and community groups working with children to promote an interest in reading, this book contains planning suggestions and activities for developing a reading program around the theme of Merlin the magician and Arthurian legend. The first portion of the book focuses on…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Legends, Medieval History
Maring, Gerald H. – 1985
Intended for teachers to share with parents of school children, this paper presents techniques to encourage children to read during their summer vacations. The 21 suggestions for parents include the following: (1) model reading behaviors, (2) brainstorm with children to determine possible areas of interest, (3) read aloud to children, (4) allow…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Environment, Motivation Techniques, Parent Child Relationship
Dreyer, Lois G. – 1984
Readability formulas can be useful tools in accomplishing their primary purpose--to give very general estimates of difficulty. Unfortunately, there has been a great deal of misunderstanding regarding their use, which has resulted in misuse and abuse. The formulas were designed to be applied post hoc to existing materials. They were not intended to…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Readability, Readability Formulas
Peer reviewedNewton-John, Susie – English in Australia, 1986
Explains how a five- to seven-minute daily reading of popular children's books fostered aural comprehension and literary appreciation in students. (HOD)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Literature Appreciation, Oral Reading
Peer reviewedRobeck, Carol P. – Reading Psychology, 1982
Provides a rationale for incorporating the use of trade books in the elementary school reading program and offers suggestions for establishing classroom conditions that encourage students to read silently, promoting an interest in books, and assessing individual student success with silent reading. (HOD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation, Program Effectiveness, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedKahn, Michael – English Journal, 1982
Prescribes readiness, vocabulary, and comprehension activities for teaching reading and study skills simultaneously with content area reading materials. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Content Area Reading, Higher Education, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedWendelin, Karla Hawkins – Reading Horizons, 1981
Discusses a number of children's books that can be used in conjunction with basal readers to enhance students' reading skills. Presents ideas under the following categories: multiple meanings, skills reinforcement, repetition of sounds, patterned language, and interest in words. Includes an extensive bibliography. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Language Acquisition, Primary Education
Peer reviewedGambrell, 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
Peer reviewedEllis, W. Geiger, Ed. – The ALAN Review, 1984
Intended for the junior high school or secondary school English teacher, the articles and features in this journal focus on young adult literatue and the adolescent audience. The first article, Zibby Oneal's "Writing for Adolescents: Pleasures and Problems," describes the responsibilities of authors of adolescent fiction, while the second article,…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Audiences, Authors, Bibliographies
Peer reviewedWeiner, J. Pamela, Ed.; Stein, Ruth M., Ed. – Child and Youth Services, 1985
The 14 articles in this theme issue are divided into five categories: Youth and Literature--Issues and Opportunities; Portrayals of Children and Youth in Literature; Youth and Their Parents in Literature; Death and Bereavement in Young People's Literature; and Epilogue. The final section focuses on Literature and Youth Development--Implications…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescent Literature, Bibliotherapy, Censorship
