Reports that research in the field of teacher effectiveness is difficult because so many areas associated with it have not been analyzed. (FL)

Reviews the distinction between phonic generalizations and letter-sound correspondences and the research examining their usefulness. Discusses implications from that research regarding the teaching of letter-to-sound relationships to secondary school students. (FL)

Describes four types of comprehension that have been investigated: microcomprehension, coherence comprehension, macrocomprehension, and elaborative comprehension. Discusses the relationships among these types of comprehension and examines their implications for research and teaching. (FL)

This article discusses a study undertaken to determine teacher's perceptions of their students based on factors such as socioeconomic status of the parents. The study involved regression analyses of correctly grouped and misplaced students. Findings indicated that parental socio- economic standing did not have substantial influence on curricular…

Describes the feedback to oral reading miscue analysis system (FORMAS), a systematic procedure for teachers to use in examining the characteristics and effects of their own feedback to students' oral reading miscues. (FL)

Concludes that high interest reading materials should be included in the reading curriculum since they may allow students to attain higher comprehension levels. (FL)

Explores the gap between adult writers and children readers and examines some misconceptions about writing for children. (HTH)

Examines the meaning of "Jack and Jill" according to different semantic theories. (MKM)

Examines whether (1) the belief of reading educators that beginning reading methods do not significantly differ is correct; (2) differences exist among methods for teaching older readers and for remediating disabled readers; and (3) instructional methods differ across subject type, treatment characteristics, different achievement measures, and…

Points out some recurring ideas about the use of children's literature in the elementary reading program based on a review of 25 years of "The Reading Teacher." (FL)

Argues that the use of semantic webs (a means of organizing a subject visually) can help students focus on the social issues in their reading and discussions of literature. (Author/FL)

Describes "Bookmatch," a computer program that attempts to match children with just the right book. (FL)

Presents material available for use that ties in reading and television and asks questions about the future of TV in reading instruction. (MKM)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 31 wordless picture books drawn from those published since 1972. (FL)

Reviews various commercial materials for use in preparing story dramatization activities. (FL)