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Peer reviewedHenke, Linda – New Advocate, 1988
Describes how the district committee of the West Des Moines Schools (Iowa) changed its reading program. Explains how the role of a basal was redefined, how trade books were incorporated, how the program encouraged independent reading, and how writing was given a major role in reading class. (JK)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Reading Attitudes
