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Peer reviewedSanacore, Joseph – Educational Leadership, 1985
Six mistaken beliefs about reading comprehension are detailed, their manifestations illustrated, and preventative/corrective strategies recommended in this article. A list of 22 references is provided. (DCS)
Descriptors: Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedBergman, Janet L.; Schuder, Ted – Educational Leadership, 1993
A Maryland school system developed a program called "Students Achieving Independent Learning" (SAIL) to help low-achieving students learn how to read. SAIL helps students become successful readers by showing them steps they can take throughout the reading process to increase their understanding. (13 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Directed Reading Activity, Elementary Education, Low Achievement, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedBeck, Isabel L. – Educational Leadership, 1986
Background knowledge is a critical relationship in reading comprehension. Includes a discussion on the classroom application of background knowledge in reading instruction. (MD)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Ability, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedCarbo, Marie – Educational Leadership, 1987
Rejects phonics or any other reading method as "best" for every child. Summarizes major conclusions of reading styles research, outlines five reading style stimuli, offers tips for increasing reading achievement and enjoyment, and presents research results from five pilot school districts. Matching instruction to individual reading styles is…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Learning Modalities, Literacy
Peer reviewedWinograd, Peter; Greenlee, Marilyn – Educational Leadership, 1986
A balanced approach to reading instruction favors cultivating reading as a strategic activity that requires intentionality, interest, and motivation on the part of the learner. Includes references. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Reading Ability, Reading Attitudes
