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Direct linkHoward, Rachael M. – Reading Improvement, 2012
This research investigated reading support and book preferences of fourth grade English language learners (ELLs) who were struggling readers. This qualitative research focused on three case studies. Interviews were conducted to explore ELLs' perceptions on reading motivation, reading programs, and types of support they received. Descriptions of…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Novels
Peer reviewedLabbo, Linda D.; Reinking, David – New Advocate, 2000
Considers how CD-ROMs, electronic storybooks, and related technology may offer distinctive experiences with literature and various pathways of support for young children's traditional literacy development in the elementary school classroom. Discusses three potential advantages of electronic storybooks, offering examples of their classroom use, and…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Literature Appreciation
Peer reviewedStorey, Dee C. – Reading Horizons, 1986
Discusses ways fictional characters can help children develop reading habits and overcome reading frustrations. (FL)
Descriptors: Books, Characterization, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedMollineaux, Bill, Ed. – Voices from the Middle, 2001
Offers numerous suggestions for dealing with and meeting needs of reluctant readers. Discusses the issue of parental concern over children reading a wide selection of books for young adults. Includes a letter to parents both informing them of the wide reading expected of their children and requesting their permission to sign out books from the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Reading Attitudes
Peer reviewedCarter, Linda Purdy – Clearing House, 1998
Describes how sports literature provides an effective means for combating negative attitudes toward reading. Discusses the use of current sports news, relevant stories, poetry, and videotaped programs as texts. Notes that sports writing and fiction provide excellent opportunities for bibliotherapy, as students reevaluate their attitudes and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Athletics, Bibliotherapy, Books
Evans, Christine Sobray; Acquarelli, Kristen – 1982
Designed to help teachers encourage positive student attitudes toward reading on their own, this guide provides a developmental reading framework to introduce students to books beyond the basal series and to enhance reading motivation. Following an introduction, the guide covers the following subjects: (1) goals and objectives for both teachers…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Developmental Programs, Educational Objectives
Montebello Unified School District, CA. – 1985
Noting that some elementary school children may have difficulty learning to read using basal readers, this paper describes the successful implementation of the Big Books for Beginning Readers reading program in a California elementary school. The first section of the paper discusses the problems students were having with reading, including a lack…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Basal Reading, Beginning Reading, Books
