Reports on a study which examined reading lists of Native and non-Native students in one Alaskan school to determine whether Native children prefer books about Alaskan people. Findings indicate that both groups choose high quality books, regardless of cultural content. (ARH)

Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) on developing personal reading interests and habits. (RB)

Examines bias in testing, especially in relation to the goals of reading. (RB)

Presents a checklist of observable reading behavior that can be used to facilitate the organization of and communication about the classroom reading behavior of the child with a reading problem. (HOD)

Advises principals to fit reading into their busy schedules by rethinking their reading interests, carrying a book everywhere, keeping a book in different locations, learning to scan, underlining, finding a reading buddy, using file cards, trying audio books, exercising patience with interruptions, and sprinkling conversations with insights gained…

Examines elementary students' reading preferences, habits, and behaviors. Reveals four powerful influences on elementary students' motivation to read: prior experiences with books, social interactions about books, book access, and book choice. (SR)

Examines poetry preferences of young children from a historical perspective and from a recent study conducted by the authors. Makes recommendations for building bridges to lasting poetry interest. (SR)

Discusses how to use sustained silent reading to encourage elementary students in independent reading. The strategies include making independent reading a key part of every day, being sure students know the strategies they should practice, and concluding independent reading sessions by discussing strategies. The paper presents a list of 13…

The study investigated reading attitudes and interests of 30 fourth through ninth grade gifted and talented students. The data were gathered through the use of a questionnaire, which included statements with Likert type scale responses, multiple-choice, and short answers. Methods used to analyze the data were individual item analysis, analysis of…

Presents the results of a survey on the reading habits of elementary and secondary school students in Britain and analyzes the reading materials according to category and age level. (RB)

Pays tribute to comic books as sources of real enjoyment for children. (TO)

Suggests that the most important factor in a child's learning to read is an environment (ideally in the home, but also in the school) which fosters reading for enjoyment. (JM)

Administered Survey of Reading Attitudes and Bundy Reading Preference Survey to 130 fourth- and fifth-grade students. Significant moderate correlation between total score of Bundy Reading Preference Survey and the Reading as Enjoyment Dimension of the Survey of Reading Attitudes contributes to construct validity of both measures. (Author)

This book, one of a series, presents information and books about folklore, as well as the article, "Parenting's Best-Kept Secret: Reading to Your Children" by Barbara Bush, which suggests steps to start a family read-aloud program. The message of the series urges parents and children to spend time together, talk about stories, and learn…

Surveys current attitudes and ideas on how to motivate students to read literature. (JL)