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Granger, Noelle; Black, Alison; Miller, Jane – Language and Literacy Spectrum, 2007
The purpose of the study was to examine how reader response journals followed by classroom discussion ("Reader Response Plus") contributed to students' reading comprehension and to their attitudes toward reading. The study was conducted in a rural school in upstate New York. The twelfth grade class that participated in the study…
Descriptors: Reader Response, High School Seniors, Grade 12, Disabilities
San Diego County Office of Education, CA. – 1983
Noting that educators can help students have the positive experiences necessary to foster interest and growth in reading skills by guiding them toward the selection of library books at appropriate reading levels, this bibliography provides citations of high quality books for which a readability grade level has been determined using the Fry…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Readability
Gamble, Harold W., III – Perspectives for Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, 1985
Using the "Reader's Digest" as a resource for students with seventh- to eighth-grade reading levels is recommended by a teacher of the hearing impaired. Four lesson plans based on a selected story are presented as an illustration, and ordering information is provided. (JW)
Descriptors: Hearing Impairments, Junior High Schools, Literature Appreciation, Reading Attitudes
Mozombite, Amy – 2003
Using the guiding question, "What is reading?," this lesson invites students to interact with a variety of different texts as they attempt to uncover the skills necessary to successfully interact with the text. Based upon the discussion that follows, students will create a living definition of reading. During three 40-minute lessons, students…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Lesson Plans
Fina, Allan de – Instructor, 1991
Presents poems and activities that help students explore poetry. Poems about poetry are a good introduction to studying literature and verse. The article explains how to discuss poetry and literature and offers appropriate activities. A handbook on introducing poetry to children and a student page on approaching poetry are included. (SM)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Creative Writing
Lohman, Lisa – 1983
A study investigated the attitudes normal and disabled readers have toward reading to determine if differences existed between the two groups. Subjects, 40 normal readers and 40 students from remedial classes in grades 3 through 6, each completed the Estes Attitude scale. The results indicated a significant difference in attitudes toward reading…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Reading Attitudes
Flynt, E. Sutton; Cooter, Robert B., Jr. – 1998
Noting that many teachers may be moving gradually toward holistic teaching while still using many traditional materials and practices, this book presents a reading inventory that retains some traditional methods and descriptions as well as naturalistic assessment methods and descriptions that are more consistent with current thinking about…
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Diagnostic Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Informal Reading Inventories
Kinnish, Rhonda K. – Learning, 1993
Describes how an elementary teacher encouraged her students to read novels using cooperative group activities based on popular television shows. Students divided into groups, took different roles, read a novel, and made a presentation to the class. When they finished the novel, they selected a new activity. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Group Activities
Illinois State Board of Education, Springfield. – 1987
This monograph was developed to provide elementary classroom teachers with suggestions for diagnosing several aspects of children's reading abilities and attitudes. The techniques described adhere to diagnostic guidelines set forth in the first part of the monograph and should be useful in regular classroom situations. The remainder of the…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education
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Indiana State Dept. of Public Instruction, Indianapolis. Div. of Reading Effectiveness. – 1983
This guide is designed to provide a variety of tools and techniques for planning: tools such as assessment instruments, teaching materials, record and report forms; techniques such as teaching methods for the various reading program objectives; organizational plans for the effective management of students and facilities; and evaluation strategies…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Needs Assessment, Reading Attitudes
Poock, Melanie M. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1998
Describes Accelerated Reader (AR), a computer software program that promotes reading; discusses AR hardware requirements; explains how it is used for book selection and testing in schools; assesses the program's strengths and weaknesses; and describes how Grant and Madison Elementary Schools (Muscatine, Iowa) have used the program effectively.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software Evaluation, Elementary Education
Cook, Christine K. – 1988
Intended to be of help to teachers who deal with students having problems in reading, this annotated bibliography examines research findings on the relationship between reading achievement and self-concept in elementary students. The introductory portion states the problem and the purpose of the study, as well as its limitations and organization.…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Reading Attitudes, Reading Difficulties
Ridley, Cheryl – 1987
Designed to make the study of Dickens'"Great Expectations" an appealing and worthwhile experience, this paper presents a unit of study intended to help students gain (1) an appreciation of Dickens' skill at creating realistic human characters; (2) an insight into the problems of a young man confused by false values and unreal ambitions…
Descriptors: English Instruction, English Literature, Literature Appreciation, Novels
Fuchs, Lucy – 1987
Intended to help parents and teachers select books for young people that reflect the actual interests of adolescents, this booklet discusses titles that both appeal to teenagers and help adults gain insight into their needs, their concerns, and their values. Titles of chapters in the booklet are as follows: (1) "Are Young Adult Books…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Literature Appreciation, Reading Attitudes
Calkins, Lucy – Instructor, 1997
Five strategies to help elementary teachers encourage a love of reading in their students are showing how reading fits into one's life, identifying all children as readers, focusing on good reading experiences, pointing out when reading works, and encouraging talk about books. A sidebar provides suggestions for positive reading reinforcement. (SM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Learning Strategies, Reading Attitudes
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