A challenge facing high school educators is that which includes motivating students to learn, helping students engage in their learning, and providing adolescents the tools that they can use in comprehending the many forms of texts that are presented to them. Many students have access to libraries and technologies yet they do not avail themselves…

Previous research has indicated that there is no relationship between traditional homework completion and academic achievement among elementary grade students. Yet, elementary school teachers continue to utilize this practice. The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the relationship between nontraditional, differentiated reading…

In the rapidly changing globalized world, school librarians cannot prepare today's students for every possible outcome, but they can give them the skills that will make them adaptable in 21st-century learning and work settings. The mission for school library programs is to ensure that students are effective users of ideas and information by being…

"May I go to the bathroom?" While this hardly an unusual question from any middle-level student, the number of students who suddenly need to leave the room increases when a teacher assigns a textbook passage to read. Whether it is to use the restroom, visit their locker, or see the school nurse, these students will do just about anything to keep…

Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction--helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging…

For the past one hundred years, the American public has been entertained by the daily and the Sunday newspaper comic strips. The comics are now recognized as a legitimate and unique pop art form that chronicles the American culture. Research concerning reading interests and preferences provide evidence that the comics have a particular attraction…

A FORCED-CHOICE TYPE OF QUESTIONNAIRE WAS USED TO STUDY THE READING MOTIVES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THE EFFECT OF INTELLIGENCE, READING LEVEL, SEX, AGE, AND SOCIAL CLASS ON INFORMATIONAL, IDENTIFICATIONAL, ESTHETIC, AND RECREATIONAL MOTIVES. DEFINITIONS OF EACH MOTIVE AND A LIST OF REASONS FOR READING WERE GIVEN TO FIVE JUDGES FOR…

Suggests that "Johnny Can Read" the popular magazines that Johnny wants to read, and encourages teachers to consider making such magazines a part of the reading program. (DD)

Lists 42 ways of motivating students to read. (RB)

Explores the problem of motivating children to choose books from the library, and suggests ways in which teachers can interest children in library books. (JM)

A "Read-iculous Read-a-thon" at an elementary school highly motivated first and second-graders to increase their reading time and interests through such activities as pep rallies, a reader's day, character act-outs, and other activities. (CB)

Discusses how students benefit from a book fair. (DD)

Twelve books are recommended for use with gifted children to attract their love for learning, adventure, and fantasy. Brief reviews and illustrations describe recent books in such subjects as architecture, authorship, creative writing, language, art, and parody. (DB)

Notes that instructional television uses special programing which can motivate student readers and describes several ITV programs which are available from nonprofit distributors. (MKM)

Create new interest in reading with an eclectic collection of everyday items. (Editor)