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Applegate, Anthony J.; Applegate, Mary DeKonty – Reading Teacher, 2010
This study examined the motivation to read of children in grades two through six. All children in the study were strong in their literal comprehension of narrative text. Some were equally strong in their ability to respond thoughtfully to the text (Blue Group); others struggled to respond to questions requiring them to think about the implications…
Descriptors: Recall (Psychology), Thinking Skills, Age Differences, Reading Motivation
Morris, Doris – 1981
Combining reading, language arts, and economics, this interdisciplinary project involved fifth grade students in studying three units dealing with (1) an auto liner named the Karinita; (2) the port of Wilmington (Delaware); and (3) international trade. Specific unit lesson plans are provided in this project description. In unit 1, students learned…
Descriptors: Awards, Concept Teaching, Content Area Reading, Course Descriptions