This article proposes strategies and practices that create rich discursive spaces for learning science in French immersion contexts. These strategies and practices are drawn from a variety of scholarly sources; here we adapt them to reading in the French immersion science classroom. The strategies and practices are designed for use in a…

Studies and identifies the strategies that might be taught to improve students' abilities to read in the content areas. Compares texts used for developmental reading instruction with those used in content areas. Argues for content area teachers to sharpen their skills as reading instructors. (HB)

Typically, elementary school children read more narrative texts, such as short stories, poems, and fiction books. Some educators have raised concerns over whether elementary school children are developing the skills needed to study the structure and function of expository texts. This topical bibliography and commentary provides examples that show…

Three reading skills programs were developed as part of one school system's attempt to increase the reading achievement scores of its ninth graders. The first program was designed to establish interdisciplinary and teaching and collaborative learning techniques among the teachers in the "Ninth Grade Academy." The second program involved…

Discusses the importance of teaching vocabulary in the content area so that at-risk readers can develop strategies to see word relationships and the importance of higher-level thinking. Examines and offers specific examples of the strategies of mnemonigraph cards, analogies, and word groupings. (RS)

The purpose of this monograph is twofold. First, it reviews, analyzes, and synthesizes where possible the findings of selected research related to content reading which has been conducted during the past two decades. Secondly, it describes how the findings of this research apply to classroom instruction. The topics discussed are: Reading in…

Shares experiences from three teachers in the following articles: "Integrating Content Area Skills with Fiction Favorites" (Hilda E. Ollmann); "Turning Teenagers into Reader Response Researchers" (Sharon Kane); and "Increasing Student Awareness of the Importance of Reading" (Rose Katz Ortiz). (MG)

In spite of its obvious importance to academic success, vocabulary development has received little instructional attention in recent years. But finding ways to increase students' vocabulary growth throughout the school years must become a major educational priority. The purpose of this booklet is to help educators and administrators make…

Describes four guidelines (needs assessment, focusing on strengths, organizing for the learning task, and modeling strategies for teaching and learning) which help content area teachers in inservice education programs develop skills to enhance students' content area learning. Includes a lesson plan using direct instruction. (RS)

Presents seven teaching strategies for use in "whole class" settings that can help the content area teacher deal with the reading needs of mildly handicapped students. (HOD)

Two studies were conducted to determine the effects of specific reading strategies on content area comprehension and reading skills. The strategies tested were a specific study guide, directed reading questions, cognitive organizer, and structured overview. In the first study, 225 students enrolled in a community college history course were…

A basic concept in reading content in the social studies is for pupils to experience adequate background information. A pupil cannot read and understand new subject matter unless prerequisites have been met. For early primary grade pupils, the Big Book concept may be used, wherein the teacher discusses the illustration in the book pertaining to…

To address the gap perceived by classroom reading teachers between research findings and reading process theories and the realities of classroom reading instruction, this paper poses six questions/problems often asked by reading teachers, and answers them with information drawn from current research and theory. Topics covered in the questions…

The reading program model developed at Ypsilanti High School (Michigan) is described in this paper and is suggested as a method of solving reading problems encountered by high school students. The first section of the paper contains an overview of the content area reading program, including descriptions of the program's philosophy, components,…

After describing the development of a listening component in a university study skills curriculum, this paper presents ten assignments on effective listening skills for use as college study skills. The listening assignments are presented in a sequence beginning with focusing attention and following oral instructions precisely and ending with…