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Smith, Carl B. – Reading Teacher, 1990
Discusses vocabulary development in content area reading and the use of a vocabulary matrix of related concepts and a t-bar chart of words related to new vocabulary. (MG)
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Elementary Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Skills

Smith, Carl B. – Reading Teacher, 1990
Offers five guidelines for teaching slow readers: (1) use age-appropriate content; (2) build background and highlight key concepts; (3) keep assignments short; (4) focus on only a few skills and strategies; and (5) practice the chosen objectives to achieve success. (MG)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Reading Ability

Smith, Carl B. – Reading Teacher, 1990
Discusses how teachers can involve parents in reading development by convincing them that they are at the center of their children's educational world. (MG)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Parent Influence