A study examined whether or not high school teachers could name or list the reading skills needed by their students. The three skills categories were comprehending expository text, understanding content area vocabulary, and applying word analysis skills. The questions used to elicit information from teachers were (1) What must students do to…

The daily newspaper was chosen for its flexibility and diversity to provide the materials for the instructional strategies outlined in this teaching guide. The lessons, intended for adaptation to all grade levels, are organized into seven sections: reading readiness, phonics and structural analysis, comprehension skills, life skills, reading in…