Presented is the Language Arts component of the Iowa Developed Energy Activity Sampler (IDEAS), a multidisciplinary energy education program designed for infusion into the curriculum of grades 7-12. Among the lessons included are an energy debate, puzzles, energy poetry, and energy life styles. Also contained in the IDEAS program are activity sets…

Information concerning reading skills that must be developed concomitantly with fundamental mathematical concepts is provided in this paper designed for elementary school mathematics teachers. The relation of basic computation skills to vocabulary developments and specialized reading skills is discussed. Teaching suggestions are illustrated by…

This booklet contains a description of the Montgomery County (Maryland) public school system's reading program for kindergarten through the eighth grade. Included in the booklet are a statement about the goals of education, general information about education requirements set forth by the Maryland State Board of Education, and lists of reading…

This booklet contains a description of the Montgomery County (Maryland) public school system's reading program for grades nine through twelve. Included in the booklet are a statement about the goals of education, general information about education requirements set forth by the Maryland State Board of Education, and lists of reading objectives and…

The traditional approach to reading in the content areas has been to teach reading skills only in reading class, usually using literature or narrative selections and expecting transfer of those skills to content texts or other expository materials. The transfer of those reading skills has been such a disappointing experience that even students who…

Suggests a way of helping students apply their reading skills to solve math word problems. Claims comprehension monitoring is a set of skills that can be applied to both reading and math problem solving to help students integrate their reading skills with their computational skills. (MS)

Noting that the reading process is interactive, describes the use of guided imagery as a strategy to help children monitor their own comprehension. Presents support from research. (NH)

Reviews recent research on reading comprehension and textbook content and provides examples of several instructional strategies designed to aid students in understanding textbook passages. (JDH)

Activities for helping students learn to read and interpret labels on food packages are included. Worksheets guide students in examining labels and making sense of the information. (MNS)

Suggests a variety of self-questioning techniques that students can use to improve their attention to and retention of expository material. (AEA)

The purpose of this handbook is to assist teachers in assessing their students in reading, regardless of the grade level or subject they teach. It is intended as a starting point on the journey to helping students become effective readers, regardless of the material they are reading. SERVE, a Regional Educational Laboratories, has adapted this…

The 48 phonemic awareness activities in this book can be used to supplement and enhance any reading program. Most of the activities in the book can be used for instructional purposes; however, the games and activity pages are intended for practice and review, not for the initial introduction or instruction of skills. After a discussion of what…

The world of the 21st century demands relevance in learning, consumer wisdom, technological skills, and, above all, the ability to read precisely and well. A new course of reading instruction--matched to the goals, needs, and interests of the middle school learner--is "technical reading." This fastback shares 3 years' experience of…

This manual provides strategies and activities for teachers of first grade students who are not reading by January. It can also serve as a tool for first grade teachers working with students who are experiencing difficulty with reading. The manual focuses on five components that are essential in developing fluent readers: phonological awareness,…

This paper presents model reading and writing standards that express what each student in Colorado should know and be able to do in order to become fluent readers, writers and speakers; be able to communicate effectively; recognize the power of language; and be at ease communicating in an increasingly technological world. The six standards in the…