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| English Journal | 5 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 2 |
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Peer reviewedKahn, Norma B. – English Journal, 1974
Briefly discusses four curriculum models developed in the 1960's and then lists and discusses the criteria for today's literature programs that will develop lifetime reading habits among students. A suggested reading list of literature to understand others is included. (TO)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Bibliographies, English Curriculum, Independent Reading
Peer reviewedPoole, Val – English Journal, 1981
A rationale and procedure for promoting outside reading and assigning book reports. (RL)
Descriptors: Assignments, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, English Instruction
Peer reviewedDobson, Joan L. – English Journal, 1970
Explains how a guided independent reading program became popular with junior high school students. (SW)
Descriptors: Independent Reading, Junior High School Students, Learning Motivation, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedHarding, Judy – English Journal, 1983
Describes the origin and evolution of a course to meet the needs of gifted independent readers. (JL)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, High Schools, Independent Reading, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedBeckman, Judy – English Journal, 1984
Suggests that educators can help new readers develop the habit of reading by exposing them to easy-to-read, high-interest books, giving them time to practice reading, reading books aloud in class, and having students share their reactions to books with each other. (MM)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Independent Reading
