Citations with the tag: READING
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- Psychologists spell it out for teachers.
Hatton, Joanne // Alberta Report / Newsmagazine; 5/10/93, Vol. 20 Issue 21, p36Cites a survey from the Canadian Psychological Association which recommends provincial departments include phonics as an appropriate method of teaching reading to primary school children. Phonics versus whole language; Whole language relies on sight recognition and sounding out; Support from...
- The abyss revisited.
Himmelfarb, Gertrude // American Scholar; Summer92, Vol. 61 Issue 3, p337Contends that today, students in the most eminent departments of literature are all too often reading books about how to read books. The ease with which great books can be emasculated; Why passionate literary affirmations are reduced to rote formulas; How subversive ideas are made banal and...
- 1989 Year of the Young Reader contest winners.
Halter, J.C. // Boys' Life; May90, Vol. 80 Issue 5, p12Names the winners of Pedro's 1989 `Year of the Young Reader' contest. Winners; Books they read; Comments on the books.
- New insight.
Halter, J.C. // Current Health 2; Oct90, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p17Notes the new Kurzweil Personal Reader. Computer capable of reading materials out loud.
- Educated by novels.
Epstein, J. // Commentary; Aug89, Vol. 88 Issue 2, p33Tells how reading fiction can be a vital part in a person's education. Truth in the great novels; Teaching novels; Facts and ideas in literature; Literary theory; Ethical reading; Reasons to read.
- The prize: Wider literacy.
Epstein, J. // Christian Science Monitor; 3/23/98, Vol. 90 Issue 80, p12Comments on the findings of the National Research Council in the United States on the best methods of teaching children how to read. Why the council emphasized the need to draw on the strengths of both phonics instruction and whole language instruction; How successful education is able to...
- Reading wars never touched her.
Lewis, Claudia // Christian Science Monitor; 3/27/98, Vol. 90 Issue 84, p14Explains why the author is happy that a combination of phonics and whole language instruction has enabled her children to communicate effectively. The connection between reading and writing; Why language needs to be important to children as they are growing up; The author's agreement with the...
- Highlight this handout to parents of young readers.
Lewis, Claudia // Curriculum Review; Jan1997, Vol. 36 Issue 5, p9Presents the handout `10 Ways to Promote Reading,' for parents of young readers by `Highlights for Children.'
- An analysis of changes in a selected basal reading series.
Barron, Bennie G.; Henderson, Martha // Education; Summer92, Vol. 112 Issue 4, p606Presents an analysis of changes in the `Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Reading Program, Laureate Edition' (1989). First grade levels of the Eagle Edition (1983) and the Laureate Edition (1989) were analyzed. Questions developed to guide the analysis; Areas of examination in the teachers' guides;...
- Kids and reading.
Barron, Bennie G.; Henderson, Martha // Emergency Librarian; May/Jun96, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p67Presents facts proving the importance of reading for children. Age where intellectual development occurs; Reading's effect on emotional development; Chances of reading-exposed children in formal learning.
- Pleasure reading for kids.
Swope, S. // Good Housekeeping; Jun91, Vol. 212 Issue 6, p102Gives ideas to parents on how to teach your children to be readers for pleasure. The importance of reading to your children; Reading aloud; Learning to select books. INSET: Great books for summer reading..
- Using a book to encourage literacy.
Pollingug, Alice B.; Williams, Lisa D. // Intervention in School & Clinic; Sep95, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p56Presents a guide for using a book nook, or reading corner, to encourage literacy. Purposes of a book nook; Preparing the book nook.
- How to raise a reader.
Pollingug, Alice B.; Williams, Lisa D. // Parenting; Nov97 Supplement Reading '98, Vol. 11 Issue 9, p1Gives information on the importance of reading to children. g. How the child feels about reading; How it helps the child.
- Taking the drill out of reading.
Hodge, F.P. // Publishers Weekly; 1/20/89, Vol. 235 Issue 2, p99Discusses the Whole Language concept of reading instruction. Describes the negative aspects of reading drill instruction.
- Children's booksellers and teachers: partners in literacy.
Wilensky-Lanford, S. // Publishers Weekly; 1/20/89, Vol. 235 Issue 2, p101Describes ways in which children's booksellers, teachers and librarians are interacting to enrich school reading programs.
- What new readers want to read: Possibilities for publishers.
Prete, B. // Publishers Weekly; 2/9/90, Vol. 237 Issue 6, p40Describes the growing demand for easy-to-understand but useful literature for graduates of adult literacy programs. Comments from program directors and librarians are included.
- Point/Counterpoint: The value of basal readers.
Prete, B. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep89, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p1Several teachers and reading specialists give their opinions of the value of basal readers in the elementary school classroom. Role of basals; Flexibility in teaching reading; Language development; Anthology format.
- Spotlight on new committees.
Johnson, D.D. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep89, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p3Reports on the work of two new International Reading Association committees, the Altruistic Projects Committee and the African Projects Committee. Growth of the IRA; Members of the committees.
- Family Focus offers exciting programs throughout the United States.
Bauer, D.M. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep89, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p10Describes nationwide use of and reactions to the `Family Focus: Reading and Learning Together' reading program launched last year. Use of newspapers; `Phase 2' of Family Focus.
- Winners of Mott's Apple Awards express love of reading.
Bauer, D.M. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep89, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p20Children recognized in the Mott's Apple Awards' tribute to young readers and their teachers tell why they enjoy books.
- What about preschoolers and academics?
Schickedanz, J.A. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep89, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p24Describes the development of reading readiness in preschool children. Natural curiosity; Wariness of introducing academics too soon; Spatial relationships.
- New answers for working with at-risk students.
Hinson, B. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep89, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p24Describes new techniques for teaching reading to at-risk students. Strategies that good readers use; Teacher's role; Thinking aloud.
- Actively engaging students during silent reading.
Ford, M.P. // Reading Today; Aug/Sep89, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p25Tells how the intermediate teacher can help students remain actively engaged during silent reading sessions. Text organizers; Reader response journals; Story wheels.
- Maximizing literacy opportunities through cross-age groupings.
Ford, M.P. // Reading Today; Dec89 & Jan90, Vol. 7 Issue 3, p24Examines the advantages of cross-age groupings in intermediate grade classrooms. How older students can help younger students; Case studies of a rent-a-reader program and a cross-age tutoring program implemented by intermediate grade teaching; Mutual benefits for both age groups.
- Teachers as researchers.
Neilsen, L. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar90, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p12Discusses the growing interest in teacher research and the benefits it provides to the reading and writing field, and to students.
- Research into practice.
Berger, A. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar90, Vol. 7 Issue 4, p27Discusses studies of reading flexibility, the ability to adjust one's reading rate depending on purpose, prior knowledge and readability, and how to apply the findings with students who can read at the fourth grade level and above.
- Teaching reading: As easy as reading aloud.
Kay, R.E. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p4Suggests that reading aloud to children may be the most effective way of teaching reading. Children who have been read to may teach themselves to read; Proposes that reading aloud to children be only mandated language activity through the end ofthird grade.
- African Projects Committee makes headway.
Kay, R.E. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p8Describes the efforts of the International Reading Association's (IRA) African Projects Committee. Donations of books and literacy materials; Sponsorship of IRA memberships; Ghana projects; More.
- GCIRA project aids troubled youth in Georgia.
Kay, R.E. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p10Describes a project of the Georgia Council of the International Reading Association (GCIRA) to bring books to incarcerated youths in youth detention centers. Educational services for detained nine- to 17-year olds; Invites teachers to attend council's annual state conference as guests; More.
- Facilitating networking for reading resource specialists.
Radencich, M.C.; Schumm, J.S. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p14Provides tips for supervising reading resource specialists. Suggestions for session formats; Role playing scenarios during meetings; Roundtable discussions; More.
- Parent power survey: Are you involved?
Stanley, N.V. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p18Discusses the findings in the report, `Becoming a Nation of Readers,' which emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in a child's education, particularly reading. Includes Parent Literacy Involvement Survey.
- Journals seek articles for 1993 themed issues.
Stanley, N.V. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p22Calls for readers' contributions to the themed issues of `The Reading Teacher' and the `Journal of Reading.' Suggested topics; Specifications; Deadlines.
- Summertime, and the reading is easy.
Stanley, N.V. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p23Features a summer reading packet designed to help educators initiate a summer reading incentive and award program. Designed by Bruce Degen; Available from the Children's Book Council; Order information.
- Themes sought for special journal issues.
Stanley, N.V. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p23Calls for readers to submit ideas for future themed issues of `The Reading Teacher' and the `Journal of Reading.' How to submit proposals; Information contact.
- Sharing the magic of whole language.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p24Describes how educators can immerse themselves in children's literature so students' will pick up on teacher's enthusiasm. Preliminary steps to the whole language approach; Lesson planning; Book suggestions.
- Seminar links literacy and peace.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p38Reports on an international seminar held last summer in Finland to explore the relevance of reading and education to living in today's society. Topics included: `Educating for Human Rights and Peace'; `Health, Adult Education, and Democracy'; `Adult Education and the Challenge of Modernization...
- Banned Books Week.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Feb/Mar92, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p38Announces Banned Books Week--Celebrating the Freedom to Read, designated by the American Library Association and the American Booksellers Association. Set for September 26-October 3, 1992; Commemorates the United States Constitution's First Amendment; Annual list of banned books published.
- Nominating committee sets election date.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p1Announces that the International Reading Association's Nominating Committee is announcing its nominees for the next IRA election at the Annual Convention in May. The Nominating Committee is chaired by Past IRA President Carl Braun.
- Board adopts strategies for meeting long-range goals.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p2Reports that the International Reading Association's (IRA) Board of Directors has adopted five short-term strategies relating to IRA's long-range goals. Summarizes the strategies and other Board actions.
- Untitled.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p4Announces that the American Library Association and Paramount Pictures have jointly produced a reading promotion poster for ~Star Trek' fans. it was photographed during the shooting of `Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country.'
- Budaya membaca: Brunei embraces the culture of reading.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p14Examines the Reading and Language Acquisition (RELA) program, begun in 1980 on Brunei Darussalam, a small Southeast Asia sultanate. The innovative project teaches children English through stories and imagination. Teaching approach; Success; Program growth; Focus.
- Barbados hosts reading workshop.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p14Reports on the recent workshop in Barbados titled `Comprehension Through the Grades,' which brought together educators from throughout the Caribbean. It was part of an effort to form a Caribbean Reading Association affiliated with the International Reading Association.
- Gumballs keep kids stuck on reading.
Keller, J.M. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p16Describes Sheila Wolterman's `Stick to Reading' program, which encourages student interaction and critical thinking, while making reading fun. The program is designed for third through sixth graders.
- Leaders of Readers: Principals as role models.
Davis, L. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p19Describes activities that the author has found useful in teaching students, and teachers, to value reading. Gives examples of how modeling reading works.
- Let's talk: Discussing books with children.
Biggam, S. C. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p27Presents general questions to ask children about books they've read, in order to stimulate a book discussion. Gives different approaches.
- Ten tips for making summertime reading fun.
Ridout, S. R. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p27Details ten specific ideas for parents to follow to maintain and improve a child's reading skills over the summer. Includes Reading to a child every day, making lists and keeping a word bank! INSET: Brochure offers family reading tips (`Barbara Bush's Family....
- Supplements added to William S. Gray Collection in reading.
Ridout, S. R. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p28Announces that the William S. Gray Research Collection in Reading has added two new supplements, 1990 and 1991, to its collection. The collection contains almost 24,000 titles published between 1884 and 1991.
- No more pencils, lots more books.
Ridout, S. R. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p30Describes Chapter 1 teacher Patricia R. Kornreich's program to help students maintain reading skills over the summer. Outlines her three-step program and its benefits to students.
- Family reading fair.
D.W.Koch // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p36Covers recent `Morning Call' Family Reading Fair, held in Whitehall, Pennsylvania. An estimated 20,000 people attended the fair, aimed at promoting the importance of literacy and the joy of reading. Sponsors; First fair; Participants.
- Iowa NIE program is a statewide effort.
Stigers, O. // Reading Today; Apr/May92, Vol. 9 Issue 5, p37Describes the cooperation between the Iowa Reading Association, Newspaper in Education personnel, and others, to promote reading and learning through the newspaper. Discusses the state-wide curriculum tabloid and its use. Coordinators; Motivation; Reading resource class.
