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Peer reviewedJensen, Terry L.; Jensen, Valarie S. – ALAN Review, 2002
Describes the implementation of a version of Sustained Silent Reading (SSR), called the DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) program, throughout their school. Presents their experience with the program in the KWL format (what we KNOW, what we WANTED to know, and what we LEARNED). Provides a bibliography of 12 young adult short stories used in the…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Program Implementation, Secondary Education, Short Stories
Pilgreen, Janice L. – 2000
This book provides an explanation of sustained silent reading, why it is important, and how to implement it in school and classroom programs. The book presents an overview of underlying research and reviews eight essential factors ensuring a program's success, explicitly identifying them and explaining how they may be incorporated. The factors…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Program Implementation, Reading Habits, Reading Programs
Peer reviewedGordon, Dale – Literacy Learning: Secondary Thoughts, 1999
Argues that, in addition to teaching reading skills, teachers need to schedule time for children to practice reading. Presents specific guidelines for implementing a Sustained Quiet Uninterrupted and Independent Reading Time (SQUIRT) program which include how to find time, set a purpose, and set procedures. (NH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Implementation, Reading Habits
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Direct linkRodrigo, Victoria; Greenberg, Daphne; Burke, Victoria; Hall, Ryan; Berry, Angelee; Brinck, Tanya; Joseph, Holly; Oby, Michael – Reading in a Foreign Language, 2007
This article describes the implementation of an extensive reading (ER) program with 43 first language (L1) and second language (L2) adult literacy students. Among them, 16% were nonnative speakers of English. The main principles considered in the design of the program were (a) purpose of reading, (b) reading tactics, (c) material used, and (d) …
Descriptors: Sustained Silent Reading, Silent Reading, Reading Programs, Teacher Role
Peer reviewedGrubaugh, Steven – Clearing House, 1986
Discusses the effects of a sustained silent reading (SSR) program on school administrators, teachers, librarians, and the students. Offers suggestions on setting up an SSR program. (SRT)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Content, Program Implementation
Appelson, Marilyn; And Others – 1984
A 310 Project, Learn to Read, was conducted by Oakton Community College in suburban Chicago to teach reading to functionally illiterate and limited English speaking (LEP) adults using a variety of approaches. Participants included two groups. One group consisted of American-born adults who had basic oral competency but had failed to acquire…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Dropout Prevention
