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| Otto, Wayne | 2 |
| Basista, Yvonne V., trans. | 1 |
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| Tompkins, Gail E. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedOtto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1985
Describes a study conducted by Ron Carver that compared the reading rate and comprehension of speed readers with superior readers. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adults, Comparative Analysis, Reading Ability, Reading Achievement
Peer reviewedOtto, Wayne – Journal of Reading, 1985
Examines the evidence that supports using the technique of repeated readings to increase the reading fluency of students with reading difficulties. (HOD)
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Learning Theories, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedRichaudeau, Francois; Basista, Yvonne V., trans. – Journal of Reading, 1985
Presents six diagrams that describe what happens when a text is read. (HOD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Decoding (Reading), Eye Fixations, Eye Movements
Peer reviewedMcGee, Lea M.; Tompkins, Gail E. – Journal of Reading, 1983
Introduces middle and secondary school teachers to wordless picture books and discusses how such books can be used to alleviate students' lack of reading fluency. Provides a list of wordless picture books that appeal to older students. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Illustrations, Motivation Techniques, Picture Books
Peer reviewedMather, Peter W.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1985
Examines the changes made in the Nelson Reading Skills Test, Forms 3 and 4, noting that the authors of the revised test have strengthened the test by requiring students to define words in context and by adding sections related to phonic skills, word parts, and reading rate. (HOD)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate
