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Direct linkShanley, Roger W. – English Journal, 2006
In this article, the author explains why he considers "Animal Dreams" by Barbara Kingsolver, "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmon Silko, and "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan as the most desirable books for students. He cites that several questions guide him in selecting these books. These questions include the following: (1) Why recommend certain texts to…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Learning Activities, Class Activities, Educational Opportunities
Moss, R. Kay; Stansell, John C. – 1981
Young children learn many important things about language from the television and radio ads they encounter that can help them learn to read and write. They learn that print carries messages that are personally important to them, that whatever can be said can also be written, what some forms of written language look like, and that language use can…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Language Experience Approach, Learning Activities, Radio
Download full textEdiger, Marlow – 1998
A basic concept in reading content in the social studies is for pupils to experience adequate background information. A pupil cannot read and understand new subject matter unless prerequisites have been met. For early primary grade pupils, the Big Book concept may be used, wherein the teacher discusses the illustration in the book pertaining to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Content Area Reading, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Luparelli, Augustus N.; And Others – VocEd, 1981
These four articles focus on developing basic reading, science, and job search skills: "Reading Program for Vocational Classes" by Augustus Luparelli; "Why Teach Employability Skills?" by Larry Siefferman; "Improving Vocabulary and Reading Skills" by Edythe Conway; and "Science in Everyday Life" by Virginia Eleazer and George Carney. (SK)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cloze Procedure, Content Area Reading, Employment Potential
Peer reviewedCowen, Carl C. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1991
Discussed is the importance of students being able to read and understand mathematics. The need for students to practice reading mathematics is emphasized. Discussions and homework are presented as examples of this needed practice. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Mathematics, Concept Formation, Higher Education
