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King, J. Freeman – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1997
Discusses how books that have predictable story lines can provide rich opportunities for students with hearing impairments to expand their knowledge, experience success in decoding and predicting text, and develop a love of reading. Tips are provided for choosing books that contain familiar sequences, events, ideas, and situations. (CR)
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), Elementary Education, Hearing Impairments, Prediction
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Thomas, Keith J.; And Others – 1984
This extensive review of research on the development of print materials covers text readability, structure of the prose, and organizational and format features of the text. Practical guidelines for developing textual materials that can be supported by empirical research are also presented. Conclusions are then drawn from the literature, and areas…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Flow Charts, Guidelines, Instructional Development
Cameron, Penelope – 1988
Guided readers are written so students of English as a second language (ESL) can read them without supervision, and graded for different levels of reading competence. A superlative guided reader allows the student to read with such comfort and assurance that he will forget English is not his native language, be willing to guess, and become…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Guidelines, Limited English Speaking, Publishing Industry
Dickson, Shirley V.; And Others – 1995
Research-based instructional priorities for text organization and curriculum design are reviewed, with special attention to the needs of diverse learners. Research indicates that the physical presentation of text and text structure help students learn information in textbooks and reading materials. Students can apply their awareness of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Materials, Reader Text Relationship
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Maria, Katherine – Annals of Dyslexia, 1987
Three holistic approaches to reading comprehension instruction for learning-disabled children are described: text-based instruction, explicit comprehension instruction, and a combined model. Following discussion of each model's strengths, weaknesses, and teaching techniques, the combined model is recommended. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach, Learning Disabilities
Marzollo, Jean – Instructor, 1991
Multicultural books can make cultural awareness and appreciation an integral part of the classroom. This article examines various books that convey positive recognition of peoples' differences and similarities and that teach history, geography, nature, culture, problem solving, art, creativity, and race relations. (SM)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Cultural Awareness
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Idol, Lorna – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1988
This empirically-based model depicts the interactive, constructivist process of reading and three classes of variables that influence reading. Teacher variables include presentation, instructional intervention, instructional climate, and behavior management. Text variables include text language, relevance, organization, story structures, and…
Descriptors: Attention, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
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McNaughton, Stuart; And Others – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1992
Describes a program that sends books home for parents to read to children in New Zealand. Reports on a study of classroom teachers and parents in 19 primary schools. Finds that, nearly all parents report participating, but there lacked a systematic communication between parents and teachers about instructional practices. (CFR)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Parent Influence, Parent Role, Parent School Relationship
Dickson, Shirley V.; And Others – 1995
This research review focuses on the effects and implications of text organization, both physical presentation and text structure, and on reading comprehension, with special emphasis on the comprehension of diverse learners. The review includes students in kindergarten through college, who are high and low readers and comprehenders; low…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Gambell, Trevor J. – 1986
Focusing on literature and the teaching of literature, this monograph presents and discusses salient issues, inviting the reader to participate in the dialogue. The first section following the introduction presents reasons for teaching literature and discusses the types, quality, and selection of literature, as well as literature and values. The…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Canadian Literature, Censorship, Childrens Literature
Raphael, Taffy E.; Englert, Carol Sue – 1988
Although writing and reading instruction can be integrated regardless of the reading program materials used, teachers need a greater understanding of the similarities and differences in reading and writing processes, as well as knowledge of ways in which instruction can be merged, before integration can take place. Both reading and writing are…
Descriptors: Basal Reading, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Integrated Activities