Noting that the development of effective intervention programs and instructional strategies for the struggling or underachieving reader continues to be a topic of concern, this Digest first reviews the current status of reading performance, based on the 1998 National Assessment of Educational Progress. It then reports on the importance of early…

The purpose of this digest is to review various interpretations of balanced reading instruction and to explore the relationship between this instructional approach to beginning reading and state reading standards. Sections of the digest address what balanced reading is, offer examples from classroom practice, and discuss reading instruction and…

Surveys current attitudes and ideas on how to motivate students to read literature. (JL)

Defines college reading as a unique entity capable of generating its own instructional methodology that includes student input, content area reading integration, and student tutoring. (AEA)

Surveys the literature on learning style in an effort to help educators become more familiar with the concept. (FL)

Focuses on the importance of fostering positive attitudes toward reading. (AEA)

Surveys materials in the ERIC system discussing the causes of reading reluctance and suggesting ways to encourage reading interest and skills. (HTH)

The third in a series of reports on the educational applications of computers. Focuses on ERIC materials that can help educators learn more about the graphic capabilities of CRTs. (FL)

Discusses ERIC materials that deal with the relationship between reading and writing and offer suggestions for ways to integrate the two activities. (FL)

Presents a 17-item annotated bibliography of items (published between 1990 and 1992) from the ERIC database concerning the use of portfolios in reading and language arts. (SR)

Summarizes 3 documents and 12 journal articles that discuss programs and classroom efforts in which older students tutor younger children. The programs address literacy and academic subjects including reading, writing, science, and math. (BC)

This annotated bibliography and resource guide lists 29 references concerning reading instruction of young children with learning disabilities. Items include articles, books, and research reports, dating from 1988 through 1994. Items are listed alphabetically by author. Each listing includes bibliographic information and a brief abstract…

Examines the progress libraries have made in establishing literacy programs and looks at the efforts of several specific library systems. (FL)

Reviews ERIC resources dealing with direct instruction in reading. (FL)

Draws on selected ERIC resources to suggest dominant features of two approaches to beginning reading: systematic phonics and whole language learning. (HOD)