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Scheele, Paul R. – 1993
Presenting techniques for using the whole mind, this book describes PhotoReading, a reading program that teaches not just how to read faster, but how to learn at speeds many times faster than before. The book notes that PhotoReading teaches readers how to "mentally photograph" the written page directly into their "other-than-conscious" mind,…
Descriptors: Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency
Lewis, Harry – 1975
The reading program outlined in this teacher's guide provides mature students who are reading word by word with a method that will enable them to read by phrases, sentences, and paragraphs in order to take advantage of redundancy and contextual clues. The program is designed to increase reading speed to between 300 and 700 words a minute. This…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Reading Comprehension, Reading Improvement, Reading Materials
Ohio Newspaper Association, Columbus. – 1973
This handbook is designed to help students develop a better understanding and appreciation of the newspaper, its uses by the general public, and its role in the democratic system. Contents include: "The History of Newspapers"; "Why Should You Read a Newspaper?"; "What Do You Read in a Newspaper?"; "How Well Do You Read?" which stresses reading…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Critical Reading, Freedom of Speech, Journalism
Anderson, Presco – 1974
The eight booklets included in this packet emphasize the practical techniques which can aid high school students in improving their reading skills through the use of the newspaper. Each guide contains at least one sample news article, followed by activities designed to improve a specific reading skill. Titles of the individual guides are…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Newspapers, Reading Comprehension, Reading Habits
Oklahoma Curriculum Improvement Commission, Oklahoma City. – 1974
The purpose of this guide, developed by a committee of Logan County Elementary reading teachers, is to provide reference materials for the classroom teacher concerning reading lessons in several areas. Contents include sections on kindergarten, listening, phonics, vocabulary, oral reading, comprehension, following written directions, rate of…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Educational Media, Elementary Education, Evaluation