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Peer reviewedMorrow, Lesley Mandel; Sharkey, Evelyn A. – Reading Teacher, 1993
Describes a literature-based reading program designed around independent reading and writing periods (IRWP) in which children could choose to participate alone or with others in several different literacy tasks. Finds that the physical design of the literacy centers, the modeled behavior by the teachers, and the time for IRWP resulted in increased…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Independent Reading, Instructional Effectiveness, Primary Education
Peer reviewedMorrow, Lesley Mandel – Reading Teacher, 1987
Shows how regularly scheduled activities with books and well designed library corners can increase children's interest in reading, using a study of four summer recreational daycare centers to illustrate. (JC)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Day Care, Independent Reading
Download full textMorrow, Lesley Mandel – 1985
This booklet describes methods that teachers can use in recreational reading in early childhood and elementary classrooms and suggests ways to help parents promote voluntary reading in their children. The first section deals with "Promoting Voluntary Reading through Classroom Library Corners." Discussed are the value of classroom library corners,…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Learning Activities
