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Constantino, Rebecca, Ed. – 1998
Papers on linguistic minorities and library use include: (1) "Why Consider the Library and Books?" (Stephen Krashen); (2) "Supporting Spanish Language Literacy: Latino Children and School and Community Libraries" (Sandra Pucci); (3) "'I Did Not Know You Could Get Such Things There!': Secondary ESL Students' Understanding, Use and Beliefs…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adults, Attitude Change, Attitudes
Direct linkBush, Gail – American Association of School Librarians (NJ3), 2005
This guide features reading strategies geared for elementary and secondary students as well as recommendations for reading programs supported by school library programs. Leading reading experts who were presenters at the 2004 American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Fall Forum contribute their thoughts on the current state of reading…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, School Libraries, Reading Programs, Reading Strategies
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1988
Twenty-three papers on the use of higher order thinking approaches to improve basic skills education are presented. The key note article is (1) "A Case for Higher Order Thinking" (G. Garcia, Jr.). Under the heading "English Language Arts" are: (2) "Developing an Elementary Writing Program" (K. Contreras); (3)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes
Monson, Dianne L., Ed.; McClenathan, DayAnn K., Ed. – 1979
Developed by the International Reading Association Library Resources and Reading Committee, this book is designed to help parents, teachers, and librarians provide children with books and reading experiences that will make reading a lifetime habit. Part One, "The Right Book for Each Child: Book Selection and Library Use," contains the following…
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Educational Media, Elementary Education
Thomas, James L., Ed.; Loring, Ruth M., Ed. – 1983
Intended for teachers, librarians, and reading specialisits, the articles in this collection of essays address the problem of how to determine, capture, and then maintain children's interest in the reading process. Preceded by biographical information on the contributors and a brief introduction, the essays have been placed into one of four major…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Weintraub, Sam; And Others – 1982
An annual compilation, this report contains summaries of more than 1,000 reading related studies. The summaries are arranged in five categories: teacher preparation and practice, the sociology of reading, the physiology and psychology of reading, reading instruction, and the reading of atypical readers. Specific topics covered in the summaries…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Beginning Reading, Content Area Reading, Cultural Influences
