Reviews the literature on alternative programs for improving the reading skills of high school students. (RB)

Describes four types of reading tests that can be used by high school and college teachers of reading. (RB)

To give English teachers specific direction in teaching reading skills to secondary students, the writers planned and implemented a reading skills instructional program. (RB)

Concludes that the Estes Scale is an effective instrument for measuring levels of positive attitude toward books and reading. (RB)

Reviews the literature for ideas and approaches which can be used to help high school students who are encountering reading difficulties. (RB)

Reviews documents in the ERIC system designed to aid secondary teachers in measuring the reading comprehension skills of high school students. (RB)

There is a lot of printed material on television (such as titles, subtitles, disclaimers, and commercial messages); and reading professionals should use this material in reading instruction. (MKM)

Describes a reading course designed to increase efficiency and concentration on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. (MKM)

Describes nine steps in developing a structured overview for teaching the mathematical vocabulary necessary to understanding and working specific word problems. (MKM)

Describes how to teach students to use array tasks in developing free form outlines to aid in comprehension of textual materials. (MKM)

Describes how to construct behavioral objectives based upon psycholinguistic reading processes. (MKM)

Descriptions of new materials published for the first time since June 1, 1976, were submitted by publishers in response to a "Journal of Reading" questionnaire and are listed according to type of material, reading difficulty, interest level, and skills developed. (MKM)

Reviews eight research reports on underlining as an aid in recall of textual material. (MB)

Presents twelve activities designed to convince the student that reading can be fun and not boring. (JM)

Discusses the reading program at Boys Republic High School (a California rehabilitation center for boys who are wards of the court), which is based on self-worth and individualized instruction. (JM)