Suggests 10 classroom-tested activities that improve reading comprehension. (DF)

Describes several ways reading professinals can use the media to increase the public's confidence in the reading program and its support, both financial and moral. (HOD)

Suggestions offered include starting a book drive, training regular classroom teachers in diagnostic and remedial reading procedures, having a reading share-in where teachers describe new programs they have used, teaching teachers to make their own reading games and materials, organizing volunteer programs, and involving parents in the reading…

One of the best tools for learning is the newspaper. It has been used by teachers who have recognized its potential. However, newspaper usage is just as valid for parents. Courses and workshops on specific activities that could be done at home to reinforce learning skills should be encouraged. (Author/EB)

Suggests activities that integrate the language arts skills of listening, speaking, and writing with the reading program. (MAI)

Describes several ways to create a classroom environment conducive to reading, including designing reading bulletin boards, creating reading and writing centers, and establishing "discovery spots" to encourage young readers. (MM)

Argues that if reading instruction is to improve, ideas must flow freely between colleges and school districts, and that this can be facilitated by getting reading journals into the hands of practitioners. (FL)

Poses six unanswered questions in need of research that concern school reading programs. Questions address (1) advisability of a uniform sequential reading series, (2) relative effectiveness of materials, (3) generalists vs. specialists, (4) usefulness of workbooks, (5) permanent assignment of class reading texts, and (6) parental involvement. (TE)

Discusses the influence of public opinion, especially that of parents, on the effectiveness of reading programs. (RK)

Contends that effective communication builds parent support for a reading program and offers practical suggestions on how to improve parent school communication. (FL)

Describes ten activities designed to motivate students to read, including: (1) writing movie and television reviews, then reading newspaper reviews of the same movie or program; (2) maintaining a "clipping file" of newspaper and magazine articles, which can encourage further reading about the article topics; and (3) forming a committee…

A roomful of activity--book nook, mini-cinema, creature features--provides an effective and delightful mix of reading and science skills. (Editor)

Describes ways to involve parents in supporting quality reading instruction through communication and activities. The New Haven (Conn.) Public Schools used school book lending, newsletters, school-sponsored family nights, daytime parent visitation, and other strategies to increase parent participation. (SRT)