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Direct linkBixler, Janine; Smith, Sally; Henderson, Susan – Reading Horizons, 2013
This article describes our collaborative inquiry, three teacher educators/researchers of literacy from different institutions who shared a concern about how few teacher candidates in our programs neither viewed themselves as readers nor possessed a love of reading, qualities we view as key to supporting all children as lifelong readers, writers,…
Descriptors: Reading, Reading Instruction, Recreational Reading, Preservice Teachers
Peer reviewedWendelin, Karla Hawkins – Reading Horizons, 1985
Provides an instrument (informal inventory) that was developed for teachers to assess their knowledge of children's books. (An answer key and suggestions for maintenance appear at the conclusion of the inventory.) (HOD)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Knowledge Level, Reading Material Selection
Peer reviewedFreedman, Lauren – Reading Horizons, 1998
Features 10 new books for children; furnishes information about the stories and what type of book, i.e. picture books, novels, autobiographies, etc. Gives number of pages and prices. (PA)
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Childrens Literature, Fiction, Literary Genres
Peer reviewedFerguson, Anne M. – Reading Horizons, 1980
Results of a study conducted to determine at what level sixth-grade children selected trade books indicated that most children selected fiction and very few children selected books at frustration level. (MKM)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cloze Procedure, Elementary Education, Fiction
Peer reviewedStorey, Dee C. – Reading Horizons, 1986
Discusses ways fictional characters can help children develop reading habits and overcome reading frustrations. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedAndrews-Beck, Carolyn S.; Rycik, James – Reading Horizons, 1992
Shares reflections on what makes a book memorable, from teachers of all levels gathered at a "literacy club" luncheon. Discusses implications for teaching. Appends a list of 65 trade books, children's books, young adult books, poetry books, and professional books chosen as memorable by attendees at the luncheon. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedFrager, Alan; Valentour, Janet – Reading Horizons, 1984
Describes three types of bulletin board displays designed to motivate students to read more. (FL)
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Motivation Techniques
Peer reviewedSledge, Andrea C. – Reading Horizons, 1986
Outlines a development process that turns a reader into a mentor, someone who can recommend books to others with a high percentage of satisfied readers. Examines the influence of peers, teachers, and other adults for their ability to increase the amount and quality of what children read. (SRT)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Reading, Literature Appreciation
