This action research project was developed in order to increase student literacy, particularly in the area of reading, for students who were considered at-risk. The targeted student population was 2nd grade students who were served within a primary cross-categorical special education program. The classroom was housed in an elementary (K-2) school,…

Discusses the literacy problem in Britain, presents research on reading skills, and examines a variety of efforts to improve the reading skills of youngsters. (RB)

Outlines the story of one first-grade student's successful struggle with learning to read. (MD)

Examines whether methylphenidate in combination with reading remediation facilitates the acquisition of reading skills in children with reading disorders. Only occasional and weak methylphenidate effects were obtained on measures of reading performance. (MP)

Discusses the revised Extended Anticipation Guide, which is designed to reveal students' misconceptions about topic and to help students to understand exposition. (PRA)

This study evaluated the effects of educational games on the performance of eight elementary school students with learning disabilities. The effects of educational games were evaluated in a multiple baseline design across students. The results indicated that each student improved their performance on reading when educational games were in effect.…

For most people, it is easy to learn to read faster. A reading rate is often just a matter of habit. To change some habits, try these tips: (1) pay attention when reading and read as if it really matters; (2) do not talk either silently or aloud while reading; (3) read in thought groups or phrases of 3-4 words, especially in complete clauses and…

Reviews the literature in the Educational Resources Information Center on research into reading comprehension, how to improve comprehension, and methods used by elementary teachers. (RB)

Presents two ideas for testing a class in the ability to read the textbook. (RB)

Discusses some errors students make while reading orally which indicate reading difficulty and serve as evidence that can be used in diagnosing the reading problem. (RB)

Examines three practices in the teaching of reading which result in students with deficient reading skills. (RB)

Offers a wide variety of cues that students can use to improve their reading skills at the secondary level. (RB)

Describes the way in which the use of a tape recorder encouraged students to develop a variety of reading skills. (RB)

Argues that improving a child's self-esteem may lead to improvements in reading skills. (RB)

Advocates the teaching of study skills in place of speed reading in college reading programs. (RB)