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Peer reviewedGauthier, Michael G.; Smith, Elizabeth L. – Journal of Reading, 1993
Describes a whole school supplemental reading program for secondary schools based upon the development and use of a schoolwide reading list that includes titles of books, the types of teachers (chemistry, history, physical education, etc.) who sponsor the books, and the "linked courses" that bestow academic credit for each title. (SR)
Descriptors: Independent Reading, Models, Program Descriptions, Reading Programs
Download full textBraught, Loran, Comp. – 1992
This manual was developed as one outcome of a 2-year experimental project conducted in 53 school districts in Indiana (1990-92). The manual was designed to be a resource to schools interested in operating a successful "Students' Own Bookshop" program to encourage development of literacy and leadership among the students of their school.…
Descriptors: Bookstores, Entrepreneurship, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools
1997
This videotape generates enthusiasm by showing participants an overview of the goals and benefits of the Parents Sharing Books Program. It features parents, teachers, and principals who are involved in book-sharing programs in their schools. By watching the videotape, parents will see book-sharing strategies and motivational techniques and hear…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Literacy, Parent Participation, Parent Role
Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. – 1987
Noting that many schools in the state of Indiana offer reading incentive programs that provide special recognition or awards to students who reach or exceed established goals in their reading programs, this booklet presents the results of a survey of the types of reading incentive programs in use. The booklet notes that the programs span all grade…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Motivation Techniques, Parent Role
The Book Report, 1982
Twenty-eight short descriptions of projects and programs on topics of interest to school librarians and media specialists are presented. Among the ideas suggested by teachers are: (1) encouraging the return of overdue books; (2) involving staff and students in the operation and use of the library or media center; (3) creating displays and bulletin…
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Display Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Kennedy, John A.; Kilroy, James C. – 1982
Curriculum planning and course organization of the Edison High School (California) reading program are described. Curriculum planning begins with identification of the reading needs of all incoming students. Group testing of all eighth grade students in local feeder schools in the spring is followed by diagnostic testing of individual strengths…
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Course Organization, Curriculum Design, High Schools
