Results of a study of the reading rate of 435 students varying from grade four through college support the theory that individuals typically read at a constant rate rather than adjusting their rate to the difficulty level of the material. (AEA)

Discusses the rationale for sustained silent reading, suggests methods for implementing it, reports on studies showing its positive effects, and notes problems and benefits involved in sustained silent reading programs. (DD)

Warns that students may misread or misunderstand texts during an individual reading activity. Urges teachers to pay close attention to how readers actually move into a story. (MM)

Traces the rationale for removing Sustained Silent Reading from reading instruction as implied by the Reading First initiative. Suggests that no one is accepting responsibility. Notes the authors are apparently out of step with their teaching because they recommend and use many practices that have not been validated by studies conducted by the…

Background: The Neale Analysis of Reading Ability (NARA) (Neale, 1997) is widely used in education and research. It provides measures of reading accuracy (decoding) and comprehension, which are frequently interpreted separately. Aims: Three studies were conducted to investigate the degree to which the NARA measures could be separated. Samples:…

The purpose of this study was to develop and gather validity evidence for silent reading fluency passages. A number of passages were written following a traditional story grammar structure (character, setting, events) and placed on a computer for students to read silently. We describe in detail, the manner in which content-related evidence was…

Students in college basic skills programs will become more proficient writers not simply by being taught specific writing strategies, but also by greater exposure to the total linguistic system through reading. In the first of two reading projects initiated in an Ohio State University basic skills program, eight students participated voluntarily…

Subjects named pictures on which words or nonwords were superimposed as distractors in this study designed to test whether the meaning of printed words is perceived directly or by means of phonetic recoding. (HOD)

Differences between oral and silent reading suggest both must be assessed in order to reveal thought processes. (MKM)

Investigates relative effects of three modes of prereading assistance upon seventh graders' comprehension of a prose selection. (TO)

Argues for the acceptance of subvocalization while reading. (FL)

Suggestions from readers include a list of 144 practical things to read, and ways to use sustained silent reading in the secondary school classroom. (MKM)

Reviews the history and rationale of uninterrupted sustained silent reading and the research related to the technique. Draws conclusions regarding its effectiveness in reading instruction and its place in the elementary school curriculum. (FL)

Examines the phenomenon of "silent speech" (unconsciously translating what is read into a speechlike code to create meaning) based upon research of cognitive psychologists and psycholinguists. Develops a phonological model of reading based on this research; applies the model to technical communication--use of punctuation and pronouns,…