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| Reading Teacher | 10 |
Author
| Abrahamson, Richard F. | 2 |
| Burke, Eileen M. | 1 |
| Colvin, Marilyn | 1 |
| D'Angelo, Karen | 1 |
| Giorgis, Cyndi | 1 |
| Johnson, Nancy J. | 1 |
| Mendoza, Alicia | 1 |
| Shannon, Patrick | 1 |
| Wilson, Patricia J. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 9 |
| Reference Materials -… | 6 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
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Peer reviewedAbrahamson, Richard F.; Colvin, Marilyn – Reading Teacher, 1979
Presents an overview of books by De Paola and suggestions for using them with students. (DD)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedD'Angelo, Karen – Reading Teacher, 1983
Notes that few books dealing with computers are available for elementary school students. Provides an annotated list of the books that are available and makes suggestions for their use. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Computers, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedReading Teacher, 1982
Annotates books selected by children from across the United States as their favorites from among more than 700 trade books published in 1981. The books are categorized as beginning independent reading books; books for younger, for middle grade, and for older readers; informational books; poetry; and jokes and riddles. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Peer reviewedReading Teacher, 1983
Annotates the 97 titles chosen by more than 2,500 children as the best of the trade books published in 1982. Arranges the titles into categories according to reading level and offers suggestions for using the books in and out of the classroom. (FL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature
Peer reviewedReading Teacher, 1980
Annotates books selected by children from across the United States as their favorites from among 500 children's trade books published in 1979. Books are categorized as beginning independent reading books; books for younger, for middle grade, and for older readers; and informational books. One regional choice (a book popular with Missouri children)…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Books
Peer reviewedJohnson, Nancy J.; Giorgis, Cyndi – Reading Teacher, 2001
Notes that educators must provide time for children to read books of their choosing. Features books themed around what might be referred to as "the culture of childhood," focusing on categories such as childhood curiosity, sports and games, familiar stories and tales, shared and vicarious experiences, and children's victories. Presents a list of…
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBurke, Eileen M. – Reading Teacher, 1978
Alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, and rhythm in trade books can be used to increase children's awareness of language. (MKM)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedWilson, Patricia J.; Abrahamson, Richard F. – Reading Teacher, 1988
Reports findings of a survey in which approximately 800 fifth and sixth grade students chose their favorite children's "classics." (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Classics (Literature)
Peer reviewedShannon, Patrick – Reading Teacher, 1986
Examines the social perspectives presented by a sample of the Children's Choices books to determine if the protagonists' behavior is primarily individualistic or shows concern for the group or community. Concludes that the books tended to espouse the self as the focus for activity. (FL)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Books, Childhood Attitudes, Childhood Interests
Peer reviewedMendoza, Alicia – Reading Teacher, 1985
Reports findings of a survey of elementary school children concerning their preferences when being read to by others. Gives their responses to the survey's 11 questions and draws recommendations from them. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
