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Peer reviewedCriscuolo, Nicholas P. – Reading, 1985
Suggests 10 classroom-tested activities that improve reading comprehension. (DF)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Cognitive Processes, Primary Education, Reading Comprehension
Marturano, Arlene – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1985
Describes pilot study conducted with fifth grade non-readers or poor readers which uses a child's physical activities in the outdoors to lead to, direct, and develop the printed word. Provides eight reading lesson ideas using interaction with objects in nature to create reading materials. (LFL)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Grade 5
Download full textCalifornia State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1989
Intended to challenge readers of all ages to celebrate the wonder of words arranged on the printed page, this book contains descriptions of activities that have been highly successful in drawing children into literacy and keeping them there. The 64 activities presented in the book can be performed in the home, at school, in the library, around…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Library Role
Levinski, Carol; And Others – 1982
Intended to help students improve their vocabulary and word usage skills, this book of games offers students an opportunity for group interaction and the option of reinforcing skills in an interesting manner. The first part of the book contains ideas for determining and building content vocabulary, using a dictionary, and previewing texts, and…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities
Balajthy, Ernest – 1985
Many reading teachers, cognizant of the creative opportunities for skill development allowed by new reading-writing software, are choosing to use microcomputers in their classrooms full-time. Adventure story creation programs capitalize on reading-writing integration by allowing children, with appropriate assistance, to create their own…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Creative Thinking, Creative Writing
Kendall, Elizabeth L.; Chenoweth, Roberta – 1980
This activity guide is one of four supplements to be used with "Do You Read Me? Prevocational-Vocational Reading Development Activities" (ED 210 454). Each supplement deals with a different occupational category. Games, puzzles, and other activities are offered to aid in developing the word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Occupations, Content Area Reading, Environmental Education
Kendall, Elizabeth L.; Chenoweth, Roberta – 1981
This activity guide is one of four supplements to be used with "Do You Read Me? Prevocational-Vocational Reading Development Activities" (ED 210 454). Each supplement deals with a different occupational category. Games, puzzles, and other activities are offered to aid in developing the word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Fine Arts, Industrial Arts, Learning Activities
Kendall, Elizabeth L.; Chenoweth, Roberta – 1980
This activity guide is one of four supplements to be used with "Do You Read Me? Prevocational-Vocational Reading Development Activities" (ED 210 454). Each supplement deals with a different occupational category. Games, puzzles, and other activities are offered to aid in developing the word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension…
Descriptors: Business Education, Communications, Content Area Reading, Distributive Education
Kendall, Elizabeth L.; Chenoweth, Roberta – 1980
This activity guide is one of four supplements to be used with "Do You Read Me? Prevocational-Vocational Reading Development Activities" (ED 210 454). Each supplement deals with a different occupational category. Games, puzzles, and other activities are offered to aid in developing the word recognition, vocabulary, and comprehension…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Food Service, Health Occupations, Hospitality Occupations
