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Gambrell, Linda B.; And Others – Reading Teacher, 1996
Describes the Motivation to Read Profile (MRP), which assesses children's self-concepts as readers and the value they see in reading. Discusses its development and offers suggestions for its use with elementary students. Includes the MRP. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Measures (Individuals), Reading Attitudes, Reading Motivation
Williams, Bronwyn T. – Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 2004
This document discusses the author's personal opinion and feelings on teaching. She expresses her love for literacy and the hope to engage her students with the same feeling, yet not force it upon them.
Descriptors: Social Class, Reading Attitudes, Reading Habits, Reading Motivation

Glasgow, Jacqueline N. – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 1996
Describes the characteristics of the Tech Prep reader and writer. Recommends a language learning environment to foster literacy for these students, and provides a 17-item annotated bibliography of adolescent literature to motivate these reluctant readers. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, High Risk Students, High Schools