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Peer reviewedGuerra, Cathy L.; Payne, DeLores B. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Suggests ways that popular literature in science can help to motivate students in a way that textbooks cannot. (MKM)
Descriptors: Books, Content Area Reading, Periodicals, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedDole, Janice A.; Johnson, Virginia R. – Journal of Reading, 1981
Provides suggestions for science teachers, reading teachers, and librarians on how to share their knowledge and come up with interesting books for science students to read. Includes an inventory to determine students' science interests, with an appropriate book suggested for each item. (MKM)
Descriptors: Books, Content Area Reading, Rating Scales, Reading Interests
Peer reviewedEnglish Journal, 1991
Lists the recommendations and rationales by eight teachers for books they use in their English classes dealing with politics, government, or public language. (KEH)
Descriptors: Books, Content Area Reading, English Curriculum, Government (Administrative Body)
Peer reviewedNixon, Helen; Comber, Barbara – Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 2001
Outlines the rise of "young adult" books, and discusses issues related to the appropriateness of books for adolescents. Discusses and reviews 10 books for adolescents and young adults. Notes briefly three books for teachers with ideas for improving the reading and writing skills of students in various content areas. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Books, Class Activities, Content Area Reading
Peer reviewedDaisey, Peggy – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
Benefits of using trade books in secondary mathematics and science are constructed knowledge, vicarious experiences of the science and mathematics process, positive attitudes toward science and mathematics, and higher levels of literacy. Includes samples of books and quotes. (56 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Books, Content Area Reading, Interdisciplinary Approach, Literacy
Peer reviewedDaisey, Peggy – School Science and Mathematics, 1994
Provides secondary mathematics and science teachers with a variety of methods for incorporating trade books into instruction. Includes group problem solving, art projects, poem and song composition, drama, and character journal writing. Provides a list of 40 mathematical and science trade books. (26 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Books, Content Area Reading, Educational Strategies, Interdisciplinary Approach
Download full textCollins, Norma; Smith, Carl, Comp. – 1990
Originally developed for the Department of Defense Schools (DoDDS) system, this learning package on motivating low performing students is designed for teachers who wish to upgrade or expand their teaching skills on their own. The package includes a comprehensive search of the ERIC database; a lecture giving an overview on the topic; the full text…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Books, Content Area Reading, Distance Education
