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Peer reviewedLynch-Brown, Carol – Reading Horizons, 1977
Reports a study which compared results obtained from two methods of data collection used to evaluate children's reading interests--the annotated titles approach and the approach using children's reactions to books they have examined. (JM)
Descriptors: Books, Children, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education
Schwartz, Alvin – Horn Book Magazine, 1977
Explores children's sense of humor and the various kinds of humor to which they respond. (JM)
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Folk Culture
Peer reviewedRoss, Patrecia A. – Reading Teacher, 1978
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)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Reading Interests, Recreational Reading, School Libraries
Peer reviewedLarkin, Ernest F.; Grotta, Gerald L. – Journal of Advertising, 1977
Presents data from a random sample of young adults (19-34 years of age) concerning their attitudes toward newspapers and media, their uses of the various media, and their interests in newspaper content. Findings showed that newspapers are not providing enough information relevant to their needs. (MB)
Descriptors: Advertising, Consumer Economics, Information Dissemination, Newspapers
Peer reviewedFisher, James C. – Educational Gerontology, 1988
Interviewed 69 older adults in diverse settings about reading habits. Found high readers could be distinguished from low readers on the amount of time spent reading, the level of understanding of the material read, and the perception of change by the subjects in their reading ability. Found high readers described reading intentionally and valued…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Reading Attitudes, Reading Habits, Reading Interests
Johnson, Meg – Instructor, 1988
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)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests
Porte, Barbara Ann – School Library Journal, 1987
Presents the concept of bibliotherapy and discusses the value of books--particularly modern fiction and poetry--for helping individuals to cope with death and other personal crises. Several specific titles are recommended for adults. (MES)
Descriptors: Adults, Bibliotherapy, Coping, Death
Bissett, Donald J. – Elementary English, 1973
Reported is a listing of popular books among children based upon circulation figures analyzed by Dr. Ena Wilson, Supervisor of School Libraries in Detroit, Michigan. (MM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Books, Childhood Interests, Childrens Literature
Lewis, Caludia – Elementary English, 1973
Discusses the significance for children of fantasy stories. (MM)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Fantasy, Reading Interests
Kohl, Herbert – Edcentric, 1973
Suggests ways in which teachers can use commonplace materials to make reading classes more natural, more creative and more fun. (Editor/PG)
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Elementary Education, Reading Development, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedPauk, Walter – Journal of Reading, 1973
Descriptors: Motivation, Readability, Reading Interests, Reading Level
Peer reviewedCaspi, M. D. – Journal of Reading Behavior, 1971
Descriptors: Individual Reading, Professional Personnel, Reading Comprehension, Reading Habits
Elliot, Betty Lou – Teacher, 1972
Author discusses her use of a total immersion" approach to reading in a one year curriculum. (NP)
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Reading Development, Reading Instruction, Reading Interests
Burns, Paul C.; Hines, Ruth – Elem Engl, 1970
Discusses Miss Hayw ood's life and publications; illustrated. (SW)
Descriptors: Authors, Book Reviews, Books, Childrens Literature
Bailey, Hilary – Times (London) Educational Supplement, 1971
A discussion of Science Fiction for young readers. (RY)
Descriptors: Library Materials, Literature Reviews, Reading Interests, Reading Materials
