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| Byron, Barbara | 1 |
| Eckblad, Jean | 1 |
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| Ziemian, Carol | 1 |
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Peer reviewedLifford, Jean; Byron, Barbara; Eckblad, Jean; Ziemian, Carol – English Journal, 2000
Describes how English teachers of grades 6-12 in one high school have given more direct instruction in the explicit strategies students should use when reading. These strategies, combined with frequent opportunities for students to reflect on their effectiveness on integrating these strategies into their reading processes, resulted in more…
Descriptors: English Instruction, Literature Appreciation, Metacognition, Reading Improvement
Peer reviewedSpencer, Patricia Sylvester – English Journal, 1991
Offers a plan for changing the perception among teenagers that reading for pleasure is an activity of their childhood past. Suggests an elective Reading Workshop that allows students to share favorite books and authors, to read aloud and listen to others read aloud, and to discuss their reading processes and decisions. (PRA)
Descriptors: Literature Appreciation, Reading Aloud to Others, Reading Attitudes, Reading Habits
Peer reviewedHebb, Judith L.; Axiotis, Vivian – English Journal, 2000
Offers practical suggestions for encouraging reluctant (and all) high school readers and writers. Advocates looking at student reluctance and motivation; understanding the process of reading; understanding that everyone learns differently; and that reading is a social act. Offers the response from a high school English teacher with a sampling with…
Descriptors: Class Activities, High School Students, High Schools, Literature Appreciation
