Based on the premise that reading teachers have a wealth of creative ideas about what to teach and how to teach it effectively, this book contains the most used and useful lists for classroom teachers gathered together in a desktop reference format. First published in 1984, this third edition of the book includes expanded versions of, and…

In its treatment of the development of reading comprehension, the document considers the topics of general understanding, influence of vocabulary and word meaning, relationships to subject matter areas, and techniques for study and questioning. Unit one, entitled Analysis of Style, deals with grasping the main idea; directly stated facts and…