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Peer reviewedKoeller, Shirley – Reading Teacher, 1981
Points out some recurring ideas about the use of children's literature in the elementary reading program based on a review of 25 years of "The Reading Teacher." (FL)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Reading Improvement, Reading Instruction
Graham, Harold V. – J Reading, 1969
Descriptors: Questionnaires, Reading Interests, Reading Materials, Reading Programs
Download full textShnayer, Sidney W. – 1968
The relationships between reading interest and reading comprehension were studied through the performances of 578 sixth-grade students divided into seven ability groups. Each group was required to read material with readability scores two grades higher than the group's mean reading ability. They rated the selections according to degrees of…
Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Readability, Reading Achievement, Reading Comprehension
Peer reviewedBochtler, Stanley E. – Journal of Reading, 1974
Describes a reading program geared to meet the current needs and interests of inmates aged fifteen to 45. Also discusses implications derived from the program and of benefit to other reading instruction. (TO)
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Correctional Education, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests
Shaughnessy, Michael F.; And Others – 1993
This 70-item bibliography presents a list of material published between 1978 and 1990 concerning gifted students and reading. The bibliography includes journal articles, books, and conference papers, and publications of ERIC clearinghouses. (RS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Literature Appreciation, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedFoster, John L. – Children's Literature in Education, 1975
Describes a reading policy designed for a British comprehensive school, and suggests some of the approaches that can be adopted to develop the reading habits of students before they leave school. (RB)
Descriptors: Reading Ability, Reading Habits, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests
Sch Libr J, 1969
Reprint form "This Book Belongs To Me, a report of the Washington pilot program of "Reading is Fundamental.
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Childrens Literature, Disadvantaged Youth
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Dept. of Research and Evaluation. – 1979
This report presents results of analyses of factors affecting reading achievement of 14,318 pupils in 34 elementary schools in Washington, D.C., as measured by the percentage of objectives mastered on the Prescriptive Reading Test and students' interest in reading for the school year 1977-78. It also presents descriptive information about…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Program Evaluation, Reading Achievement, Reading Interests
Dobrynina, N. E.; Stel'mah, V. D. – Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, 1973
The methods used and results obtained in the research project on The Soviet Reader'' and in the study of requests for books and bibliographic information are described. The general direction of future research on reading and readers' interest is outlined. (4 references) (Author)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Reading, Reading Habits, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedSpurgeon, Barbara O. – English Journal, 1974
The Joker's Wild Game is a form of evaluation that is enjoyable and also allows for student participation. (JH)
Descriptors: Educational Games, English, English Instruction, Evaluation Methods
Fowler, Flora C. – 1972
The purpose of this study was to develop the "Like to Read" program, to determine if this program promoted significant positive changes in sixth-grade students' attitudes toward reading, and to determine if it resulted in a significant gain in reading achievement. Nine sixth-grade classes in the public schools of upper East Tennessee were divided…
Descriptors: Grade 6, Inservice Teacher Education, Reading Achievement, Reading Improvement
Direct linkGuthrie, John T.; Hoa, Laurel W.; Wigfield, Allan; Tonks, Stephen M.; Perencevich, Kathleen C. – Reading Research and Instruction, 2006
The processes of change in children's reading motivation have not been widely studied. We investigated whether situated interest for a specific book may lead to longer-term intrinsic motivation for general reading. Two schools with 120 grade 3 students filled out reading logs identifying their reasons for reading their favorite books twice. In…
Descriptors: Reading Motivation, Grade 3, Reading Achievement, Incentives
Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. – 1972
The coversheet of this report provides general information about previously announced notable reading projects pertaining to career education. However, none of the projects reported in this issue focus on reading and career education. The 20 project summaries in this report are of a variety of reading projects. To improve skill and interest in…
Descriptors: Career Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Reading Instruction
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. – 1972
The Reading is FUNdamental program is funded by the Ford Foundation and sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution. Its advisory board is composed of people from diverse fields. It is designed to motivate children to read through experiencing the joy and pride of owning books of their own choice, and its purpose is to help develop and give technical…
Descriptors: National Organizations, Pilot Projects, Program Budgeting, Program Development
Peer reviewedStegall, Carrie – Language Arts, 1975
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Books, Childrens Literature, Junior High Schools
