Explains that if the ability to read in the fullest sense can be fostered from infancy in and out of school, children will grow to be the highly literate society of tomorrow. (DF)

Shows that students' voluntary reading could be increased through programs heavy in literary activities, supported by well-designed classroom library corners. Also indicates that teachers' attitudes changed as a result of their participation in the study. (FL)

Concludes the following: an emphasis on meaning produces better sentence recall than an emphasis on accurate oral reading; in groups receiving an accurate reading emphasis sentence recall depends upon instructional time; the child taking an active turn remembers more sentences from lesson than the children following along; and the interestingness…

Concludes that folklore can make a significant difference in reading achievement for primary grade students. (FL)

Discusses a number of problems facing the Indian student and suggests how teachers and schools can alleviate some of the difficulties. (TO)

Discusses some of the problems of the culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged student in learning to read and achieving academic success. Several suggestions are offered as solutions for these problems. (TO)

Presents a number of resources discussing the structure and operation of successful remedial reading programs. (TO)

Contains a list of 217 references, mostly texts, and a topical guide of 15 major areas in reading education for use in a variety of ways by students, professors, and librarians. (VJ)

Explains how one kindergarten teacher introduces her students to children's literature. (FL)

Suggested methods for teaching reading include using real estate brochures, art activities, content materials, and activities for motivating reluctant readers. (AEA)

Contains a discussion on how television networks are working to motivate their audiences to read; a plea for equal emphasis on all reading skills in reading programs; a report on the readability of three reading journals; and a formula for assessing "anticipatory reading" ability. (JT)