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Peer reviewedFreeman, Evelyn B.; Wasserman, Virginia – Reading Horizons, 1986
Reinforces the idea of the importance of home influences in early reading behavior. Reveals a significant positive correlation between the literary environment of the home and the "literacy set" of a child in a preschool setting. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Attitudes, Early Reading, Family Influence
Peer reviewedGray, Mary Jane – Reading Horizons, 1985
Reports findings of a study in which third-grade students gave reasons why children and adults should read. Reveals that the children saw reading as a utilitarian activity both for children and adults. (FL)
Descriptors: Adults, Childhood Attitudes, Educational Philosophy, Grade 3
Peer reviewedWendelin, Karla Hawkins – Reading Horizons, 1981
Discusses a number of children's books that can be used in conjunction with basal readers to enhance students' reading skills. Presents ideas under the following categories: multiple meanings, skills reinforcement, repetition of sounds, patterned language, and interest in words. Includes an extensive bibliography. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Language Acquisition, Primary 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 reviewedMiller, Wilma H. – Reading Horizons, 1972
Descriptors: Large Group Instruction, Learning Activities, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedShapiro, Jon; Snyder, Geraldine – Reading Horizons, 1982
Analyzes the roles played by females in Judy Blume's "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret." Concludes that the book offers flat and unflattering portrayals of female characters. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Content Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Peer reviewedAnderson, Ora Sterling – Reading Horizons, 1984
Describes a reading program that used community volunteers to read aloud to elementary school children. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Program Content, Program Descriptions, Reading Aloud to Others
Peer reviewedMcCormick, Sandra – Reading Horizons, 1983
Reviews research showing the positive effects of reading aloud to preschool children in the areas of language development, reading interests, reading and academic readiness, and social attitudes. (FL)
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Parent Role, Prereading Experience, Preschool Children
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
Peer reviewedDanielson, Kathy Everts – Reading Horizons, 1988
Suggests that both boys and girls are interested in sports and recreation. Describes activities which utilize the topic of sports to highlight diverse vocabulary terms, encourage playing with language, and develop listening and writing skills. Provides an annotated bibliography of sports books for children. (ARH)
Descriptors: Athletics, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBriggs, L. D.; Skelton, Sherri – Reading Horizons, 1980
Discusses characteristics of withdrawn children and describes actions the teacher can take to help such children progress in reading. (MKM)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Affective Behavior, Depression (Psychology), Elementary Education
