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Direct linkJeffrey D. Wilhelm; Michael W. Smith – English Journal, 2016
The authors share findings from a recent study of teens who freely select to read texts typically marginalized by schools (dystopia, vampire, romance, horror, fantasy), revealing the distinct functional and psychological benefits of pleasure reading. The students who participated in the study that the authors report on were eighth graders who…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Reader Text Relationship, Reading Attitudes, Recreational Reading
Kierstin H. Thompson – English Journal, 2014
In this article, the author shares interview data showcasing teacher expertise and calls for more focused professional development in reading and discussing literature.
Descriptors: High School Students, High School Teachers, Professional Development, Reading
Peer reviewedLancy, David F.; Hayes, Bernard L. – English Journal, 1988
Studies eight students (grades five-nine) to discover whether students with less than average interest in reading would spend a greater amount of time engaged in interactive fiction. Finds that students spend more time with interactive fiction, if they are successful at the quest. Discusses implications for English and reading instruction. (MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Attitudes, Reading Research, Recreational Reading
Peer reviewedConner, John W.; And Others – English Journal, 1985
Presents the annual list of reading choices of approximately 350 tenth through twelfth graders from among newly published books. Shows that the most popular category for reading was contemporary realism. (EL)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Educational Research, Individualized Reading, Literature Appreciation
