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Hybrid Text: An Engaging Genre to Teach Content Area Material across the Curriculum
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Bintz, William P.; Ciecierski, Lisa M. – Reading Teacher, 2017
The Common Core State Standards for English language arts expect that teachers will use narrative and informational texts to teach content area material across the curriculum. However, many teachers at all grade levels struggle to incorporate both kinds of text, especially given the vast amount of specialized content they are required to teach.…
Descriptors: Literary Genres, Common Core State Standards, Language Arts, Reading Instruction
Materials for Integrating Science and Social Studies with the Language Arts (Instructional Resources).
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Spiegel, Dixie Lee – Reading Teacher, 1990
Discusses evaluating resources for integrating science and social studies with the language arts by using questions that teacher-reviewers used when evaluating those resources. Reviews trade books and other resources designed for the integration of science and social studies. (MG)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Materials, Integrated Curriculum
Estimating the Cost of Seatwork.
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Jachym, Nora K.; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1989
Analyzes the cost of reading and language arts seatwork materials for second-graders. Reports that while a considerable amount of time and money is being spent on seatwork materials, they do not seem to be effective activities for developing reading abilities. (MM)
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Educational Finance, Educational Research, Elementary Education
How to Choose and Use Basal Readers--If You Really Want Them (Professional Resources).
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Moore, Sharon Arthur; Moore, David W. – Reading Teacher, 1989
Recommends four resources (including basal materials) to use when designing reading-language arts curricula for classroom or school districts. (MG)
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
The Miss Rumphius Effect: Envisionments for Literacy and Learning That Transform the Internet.
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Leu, Donald J., Jr.; Karchmer, Rachel A.; Leu, Deborah Diadiun – Reading Teacher, 1999
Reports on the wide array of instructional resources created by teachers and students on the Internet as they envision new possibilities for literacy and learning, transform existing technologies to construct this vision, and share it with others. Describes central sites for Internet project descriptions, stories of teachers' journeys, exceptional…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Innovation
Something Old Is New Again: Revisiting Language Experience
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Dorr, Roberta E. – Reading Teacher, 2006
Children arrive in classrooms with varied background knowledge, which means that teachers must select instructional methods, materials, and techniques to meet multiple needs. A carefully planned approach that includes direct and explicit instruction--as well as extensive opportunities for reading, writing, speaking, and listening--can help…
Descriptors: Language Enrichment, Language Experience Approach, Literacy, Reading Instruction
ERIC/RCS: Remedial Reading Instruction: What Is and What Might Be.
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Koenke, Karl – Reading Teacher, 1988
Provides a picture of remedial reading instruction based on three views: (1) an observational study of Chapter l programs; (2) an observational study of 79 Chapter l teachers in a large city; and (3) an analysis of the case reports of a college reading clinic. Calls for reform based on theory and research. (NH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Materials, Language Arts