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| Journal of Reading | 14 |
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| Journal Articles | 10 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 2 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
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Peer reviewedEberwein, Lowell – Journal of Reading, 1973
The assumption that book title choices can be used for identification of pupil interests is supported. (RB)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Junior High Schools, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedAbrahamson, Richard F. – Journal of Reading, 1979
Describes how series books such as "Nancy Drew,""The Hardy Boys," and Horatio Alger stories can be the basis for lessons on critical reading. (MKM)
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Reading Interests, Reading Material Selection, Recreational Reading
Peer reviewedCarey, Susan – Journal of Reading, 1984
Annotates 15 nonfiction books of interest to adults with fourth to tenth grade reading levels. Titles are arranged in five categories: biographies, self-development books, psychology, science, and education. (FL)
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Books, Nonfiction
Peer reviewedGuthrie, John T.; Seifert, Mary – Journal of Reading, 1983
Quantifies and analyzes the reading activities of members of four occupational groups within a community: professional/managerial, small business/clerical, skilled crafts workers, and unskilled workers. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adults, Community Surveys, Measures (Individuals), Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedCarter, Betty; Abrahamson, Richard F. – Journal of Reading, 1991
Discusses the interests and tastes secondary students have for nonfiction. Presents ways to incorporate nonfiction into read-aloud activities. Discusses 18 nonfiction books suitable for use in secondary read-aloud programs. (RS)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Nonfiction, Reading Aloud to Others, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedAtwell, Margaret A. – Journal of Reading, 1985
Describes five categories of reading material appropriate for students in grades seven through nine: books about daily life, stories in other media, books in a series, books within a genre, and guessing books. (HOD)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedBarth, Rodney J. – Journal of Reading, 1974
Presents a number of resources discussing the structure and operation of successful remedial reading programs. (TO)
Descriptors: Reading Diagnosis, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedBreault, Michael D. – Journal of Reading, 1980
Tells how one teacher planned and organized a book fair for seventh-grade students, using visiting authors as an added attraction. Provides a suggested time line for planning and producing a book fair/author day. (JT)
Descriptors: Exhibits, Literature Appreciation, Program Development, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedSamuels, Barbara G. – Journal of Reading, 1989
Analyzes over 2200 written responses from ballots for the "Young Adults' Choices List" which indicated that the students "really liked the book." Finds that most students were able to articulate their preferences, that they liked "problem novels" and books with teen protagonists, and that subjects of interest were…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, High Schools, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedKoenke, Karl – Journal of Reading, 1971
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Instruments, Readability
Peer reviewedAlgra, Cecelia; Fillbrandt, James – Journal of Reading, 1970
Reveals that novel length fiction, particularly that related to current movies, is the most popular choice of high school students who purchase books from book clubs, and that relationships exist between factors of academic achievement, number of books purchased, and enjoyment of reading. (MD)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Age Differences, Community Attitudes, Fiction
Peer reviewedRigg, Pat; Kazemek, Francis E. – Journal of Reading, 1984
Describes a program designed to build a literate environment to meet the strengths and needs of Job Corps trainees. (AEA)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Literacy Education, Nontraditional Students
Peer reviewedHeathington, Betty S. – Journal of Reading, 1979
Suggests a strategy for developing reading habits in the middle school which is based on Grover C. Mathewson's five motives for reading. (MKM)
Descriptors: Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Motivation Techniques, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedMatthews, Charles E. – Journal of Reading, 1987
Argues that reading aloud to teenagers can provide some of the same benefits that lap reading gives to younger children. (FL)
Descriptors: Listening Skills, Oral Reading, Parent Role, Reading Aloud to Others
