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Stevens, Nancy – Reading Horizons, 2016
While the advantages of reading workshops are well known (Atwell, 1998), there is currently a debate among scholars, practitioners, and politicians about the use of instructional/independent level texts in light of the Common Core Standards' end-of-year requirement for students to be reading at grade level (National Governors Association Center…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Suburban Schools, Student Surveys, Student Attitudes
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McNinch, George W. – Reading Horizons, 1997
Discusses "Earning by Learning," a program designed to increase reading attitudes of academically at-risk children by combining two strong motivational factors: cash rewards and adult attention/approval. Tests the program's success with second and third graders at a site in Georgia. Finds overall success in frequent book reading,…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, High Risk Students, Primary Education, Program Effectiveness
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Danielson, Kathy Everts; Rogers, Sheri Everts – Reading Horizons, 2000
Notes that teachers need to demonstrate a love of reading in order to pass it on to their students. Discusses ways to encourage a love of reading through book groups, reading goals, daily oral and silent reading, and sharing the impact of reading with students. (SC)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Lifelong Learning, Literature Appreciation, Reading Aloud to Others