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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 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
