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Groff, Carolyn – Reading Horizons, 2014
The consequences of lack of reading and poor reading skills are problematic for all students, regardless of background; however, for middle grade striving readers with academic difficulties these problems can lead to lower self-efficacy and motivation to engage in literacy tasks. Using the perspectives of urban, middle grade special education…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Reading Skills, Special Education, Feedback (Response)
Feeley, Joan T. – NJEA Review, 1981
As part of an ongoing study by William Paterson College, 700 New Jersey children (Grades 4-5) were surveyed about their reading interests. Age and sex remain the major factors influencing children's topic choices; some rural-urban differences were also found. Related primary grade findings are included. (SJL)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students