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| English Journal | 3 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBartel, Roland – English Journal, 1981
Suggests that teachers have students apply a three-stage approach to the study of short stories. Notes that having students define the subject, specific theme, and larger theme of a literary work will develop their critical reading skills. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Critical Reading, High Schools, Literary Criticism
Peer reviewedBurroughs, Robert S. – English Journal, 1982
Offers examples of texts and assignments that reinforce an appreciation for the importance of context in the study of vocabulary. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Context Clues, English Instruction, High Schools
Peer reviewedWeissmann, Jill – English Journal, 1982
Reports how a teacher developed practical methods for raising the reading scores of low ability, learning disabled students. (RL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Compensatory Education, High Schools, Learning Disabilities
