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Peer reviewedBreault, Michael D. – Journal of Reading, 1980
Tells how one teacher planned and organized a book fair for seventh-grade students, using visiting authors as an added attraction. Provides a suggested time line for planning and producing a book fair/author day. (JT)
Descriptors: Exhibits, Literature Appreciation, Program Development, Reading Attitudes
Download full textArizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1973
This manual describes the Arizona Right to Read Needs Assessment Package, which is designed to assist individual schools in evaluating their current reading program, personnel, and achievement. The package contains an introduction followed by a summary of techniques of assessing student performance, a description of current reading programs and…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Program Improvement
Peer reviewedJanney, Kay Print – Reading Teacher, 1980
Outlines a program for incorporating oral interpretation activities into an elementary school curriculum. (RL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Dramatics, Elementary Education, Grade 3
Flynn, Barbara – Illinois Libraries, 1999
Describes the grant-supported Read, Enjoy and Do (R.E.A.D.) program of the Park Forest (Illinois) Public Library intended to provide materials to help parents/caregivers make reading an enjoyable learning experience for children. Highlights the program's accomplishments, strengths, and weaknesses. Analyzes changed or altered grant needs and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Grants, Library Funding, Library Services
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1974
The Oregon criteria of excellence for quality community reading programs include criteria for the following: (1) staffing, preparation, and inservice training for personnel; (2) organization and management; (3) maintenance and dissemination of materials and information; (4) diagnosis and prescription; (5) the developmental reading program; (6)…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Evaluation Criteria, Inservice Teacher Education, Performance Criteria
Leonhardt, Mary – School Library Journal, 1998
Suggests ways school librarians can implement a free-choice reading program to motivate students to read. Discusses developing a trusting relationship with teachers and administrators; suggesting only small changes initially; involving coaches and activity advisers; asking principals to encourage staff members to designate time for pleasure…
Descriptors: Change, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Librarian Teacher Cooperation
Jones, Wanda F. – 1996
The teacher and the librarian are key role models for students establishing reading habits. This paper describes various grant application projects developed in the Little Rock Public School District (Arkansas) to promote reading for pleasure by students and teachers. Discussion includes: student evaluation; developing a communication network of…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Secondary Education, Fiction, Grants
Greene, Frank P., Ed. – 1972
This is one of two volumes of papers drawn from the twenty-first annual meeting of the National Reading Conference held in 1971. Focusing on junior college and college reading programs and problems, the 40 papers are arranged into the following categories: designs for programs, special admission students, ethnically different students, adult…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Conference Reports, Higher Education, Individualized Programs
